The Fallen
Flags are flying; red/white/blue scarves and ties are in abundance at church today. The patriotic music brings a tear. We remember. It's Memorial Day Weekend. Yet, even while we celebrate, families are mourning for lost children, not killed on the...
Shiny Clay Pot
Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. Proverbs 26:23 (NIV) I stopped and paused while reading Proverbs the other day. I know what silver is and I like silver (other than I hate to polish it), but what is silver dross?...
Questions
… but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 My inbox is full with inspirational writings devoted to the last days of Passion week. Each one, in its own way, takes apart the story of the cross and reminds me of the great love Christ has for me. But I...
Bad News, Good News
God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak. Proverbs 14:34 (The Message) I'm almost afraid to turn on the news in the morning or read any online news blog. Bad news floods the airwaves: Three killed at the Jewish Centers in Kansas...
We are THOSE grandparents
Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NLT) Sometimes I like change, however,...
Two More Days
So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days. Finally, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go back to Judea." John 11:5-7 (NLT) I find books on my bookshelf and can't remember how or why I purchased them. I've decided to...