"Wether we like to admit it or not, many religions of the world are concocted to hold fear and control over people. Nobody likes to talk about this, but it's the way it is. The human psyche is vulnerable because of its built-in fear of failure, and becomes an easy prey." Ravi Zacharias, Walking from ... read more
Sacred Things
"You will be ashamed because of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be disgraced because of the gardens that you have chosen." Isaiah 1:29 This morning, as I read those words, I am aware that my "sacred oaks" loom large, roots deep. The things I have set up as my gardens of ... read more
The Satisfaction of Redemption
Redemption. Satisfaction. Joy. Contentment. “It is finished.” I know these all go together because I have experienced them this week. I have had the pleasure lately of redeeming two of my possessions which were, by all appearances to me, ruined. The first was my sewing machine. During one use the ... read more
Final Words: The Way
John 14:4-11 Jesus says, “You know the way to the place where I am going.” Can you see the disciples giving quizzical looks to each other? Peter would probably be pretending comprehension. It’s the thinker, Thomas, who finally asks the question, “Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how ... read more
Final Words: Expectation that Delivers
It begins, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me…” It ends, "Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me ... read more
Called With Promise
My husband, Nate, and I made resolutions to read through the Bible this year. We chose a chronological plan, which in hindsight might not have been the best idea. We'll be in the Old Testament until October! Genesis 12 begins the narrative of Abraham, the first of the Patriarchs. When God calls ... read more
Eyes-Open Living
A few weeks ago I was driving up the mountain at dusk. The winter trees outlined against the darkening horizon atop the ridges looked like bristles on a brush. The color resting on the mountains looked like God had laid a blanket down on the hills and said, "Goodnight." The spot of bright red sunset ... read more
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