May He Be Seen
The last several weeks have been spent reading the parables of Jesus and also looking at the behavior of the disciples. The disciples were an eclectic group. Most were not well educated nor admired. They were simple fisherman, or tradesmen, who labored hard each day....
Women Who Move Mountains
At times, we can find ourselves at a point where we desire to live better and love God more deeply. We long to speak with Him and hear from Him. Our prayer time was not intended to be a time we solely present our needs to God but is meant to be how we draw closer to...
What Next?
Dreams. They begin to formulate in us from a young age with every relationship, emotion, and experience playing a part in bringing them to fruition. David, Jessie's youngest son, was a simple shepherd, tending to his father's sheep. His dreams may have been of...
As You Go …
"Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes." (Isaiah 58:12b, NIV) "As you go.... Can you BREAK a yoke? Can you FEED the hungry? Can you HELP the homeless? Can you CLOTHE the naked? Can you SATISFY the afflicted? Can you LIFT up a needy...
It’s Contagious!
School is done for the students but not for the staff, so I have both girls for a few days. One can never tell what a day holds in store when one is with double the amount of bundled energy and personality. On Monday, we headed out to do some painting and creating at...
Going Deeper
Recently in reading of the call of the first disciples in Luke 5:1-11, several thoughts stood out ... While many may "press in" on Jesus, only some will "go deeper". Great crowds gathered round about Jesus that day on the shore of Galilee. They pressed in to hear the...