Because of Christmas
The following is a poem written by my father years ago. Yesterday we took it with us when we visited my mother and Peter read it to her. She had no recognition of this familiar poem – no memory that my father had written it. But what we did see was a precious identification with […]
The following is a poem written by my father years ago. Yesterday we took it with us when we visited my mother and Peter read it to her. She had no recognition of this familiar poem – no memory that my father had written it. But what we did see was a precious...
Christmas After All
This isn’t going to be a well-written, carefully planned blog. It isn’t even going to be directly about Christmas. Rather, this is just me sharing some thoughts from my own quiet time this morning. I read these familiar words in 1 Corinthians 15:29… “so that God may be all in all.” As I was thinking […]
This isn’t going to be a well-written, carefully planned blog. It isn’t even going to be directly about Christmas. Rather, this is just me sharing some thoughts from my own quiet time this morning. I read these familiar words in 1 Corinthians 15:29… “so that God may...
Is There Any Good News?
I don’t think I have ever re-posted a blog before*, but after the news of the last few days I found great comfort in this reminder. I trust you will too. Do the headlines ever scare you? It can be very unsettling – even frightening – to read a newspaper or listen to the […]
I don't think I have ever re-posted a blog before*, but after the news of the last few days I found great comfort in this reminder. I trust you will too. Do the headlines ever scare you? It can be very unsettling – even frightening - to read a newspaper or...
Time for Fellowship*
Recently I picked up an old copy of The Deeper Christian Life by Andrew Murray and was immediately impacted by his opening sentence. “The first and chief need of our Christian life is, Fellowship with God.” I think of all the things that have changed since those words were first written in 1895. We live […]
Recently I picked up an old copy of The Deeper Christian Life by Andrew Murray and was immediately impacted by his opening sentence. “The first and chief need of our Christian life is, Fellowship with God.” I think of all the things that have changed since those...
An Important Question
I was struck this morning by a question Jesus asked. As He was leaving Jericho, there were two blind men sitting by the road who called out to Him. In response, Jesus stopped and asked them,“What do you want me to do for you?” They responded based on their obvious need. “Lord, we want our […]
I was struck this morning by a question Jesus asked. As He was leaving Jericho, there were two blind men sitting by the road who called out to Him. In response, Jesus stopped and asked them,“What do you want me to do for you?” They responded based on their obvious...
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
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
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)
(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...
“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...