Missing Character
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 As a techno babe, friends call me when they have issues with their iPhones. The latest call came after my neighbor purchased the new iPhone 8. She...
Follow My Leader
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) The calendar rolled over to 2018 at midnight...we have a new year! I like new beginnings -- it energizes me to start afresh and move forward. I'm not one to look...
Festive or Frantic?
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ...
I See You
She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 (NIV) I'm not much of a dog person but we rescued Rusty six months ago and he has managed to wiggle his way into my...
Difficult Week
Sights, sounds, images. I've spent 20 hours watching the PBS documentary, "The Vietnam War." The horrors of war are now forever embedded in my mind. I lived during this time, in fact, if I had been a man, I would probably have been drafted. But I missed it. All...
God Alone
Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense, and fortress—why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come? My protection and success come from God alone. He is my refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me. Psalm 62:-6-7 (TLB) A few weeks ago I was fretting...