It’s Not in Vain

It’s Not in Vain

I just watched an incredible video from the aftermath of a bomb that destroyed buildings in Syria. A group of men were on their hands and knees busily scraping away at the dusty remains of a building. It seemed futile. They had no tools and were only able to remove small bits and pieces of […]

I just watched an incredible video from the aftermath of a bomb that destroyed buildings in Syria. A group of men were on their hands and knees busily scraping away at the dusty remains of a building. It seemed futile. They had no tools and were only able to remove...
Selah

Selah

As I child I was told that “selah” meant “stop and think about it.” By that definition, I found a “selah” verse this morning – one that needs time to just sit and absorb the depth of meaning and significance it has for daily life. The words of this verse were definitely God’s voice to […]

As I child I was told that “selah” meant “stop and think about it.” By that definition, I found a “selah” verse this morning – one that needs time to just sit and absorb the depth of meaning and significance it has for daily life. The words of this verse were...
A Good Reminder

A Good Reminder

I have a group of old Christmas Carol books on my piano – part of my Christmas decorations. The other day I picked one up and began to play through some of the unfamiliar Christmas songs.  It was quickly apparent why many of these are not still being sung. When was the last time you […]

I have a group of old Christmas Carol books on my piano – part of my Christmas decorations. The other day I picked one up and began to play through some of the unfamiliar Christmas songs.  It was quickly apparent why many of these are not still being sung. When was...
Service Redefined (Sequel to Worship Redefined)

Service Redefined (Sequel to Worship Redefined)

 (aka Still Learning) Recently I spoke at a women’s conference in western PA. I spoke Friday night and three times on Saturday to over 200 women. I signed books, and listened to women as they shared their hearts. Today I will care for a 96-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s. I will help her brush her teeth, […]

 (aka Still Learning) Recently I spoke at a women’s conference in western PA. I spoke Friday night and three times on Saturday to over 200 women. I signed books, and listened to women as they shared their hearts. Today I will care for a 96-year-old woman with...
Selah

“Call on Me”

I need to “bubble over,” to share with someone what I saw in God’s Word this morning. Since the only person home with me right now is my mother-in-law, and she’s sleeping, I will spill over to you – my blog readers. It was one of those times when I heard God’s word rather than […]

I need to “bubble over,” to share with someone what I saw in God’s Word this morning. Since the only person home with me right now is my mother-in-law, and she’s sleeping, I will spill over to you – my blog readers. It was one of those times when I heard God’s word...