What is Man?
I would like to introduce my pastor and “guest blogger” – Rev. Wayne Muckel. I am privileged to sit under the preaching of this man of God each Sunday, and the fact that he is also my brother-in-law just adds to the blessing. A couple of weeks ago he shared this in his sermon, and […]
I would like to introduce my pastor and “guest blogger” - Rev. Wayne Muckel. I am privileged to sit under the preaching of this man of God each Sunday, and the fact that he is also my brother-in-law just adds to the blessing. A couple of weeks ago he shared this in...
Dedication
I’ve tried to think of an excuse to show this picture of my newest grandbaby from her recent dedication. Then I realized that I’m a grandma – I don’t need any other excuse. So…here is my adorable little Xury wearing the dress that I wove for her big sister’s dedication 14 years ago. What a privilege […]
I've tried to think of an excuse to show this picture of my newest grandbaby from her recent dedication. Then I realized that I'm a grandma - I don't need any other excuse. So...here is my adorable little Xury wearing the dress that I wove for her big sister's...
Better Than a Resolution
I’ve given up on resolutions. Resolutions begin with good intentions, and I have those, but they also require follow-through, and that’s another story. Imagine, if good intentions were enough we would all be thinner, healthier, more disciplined, and free from all vices. So I have no New Year’s resolutions to share, but I do have […]
I’ve given up on resolutions. Resolutions begin with good intentions, and I have those, but they also require follow-through, and that’s another story. Imagine, if good intentions were enough we would all be thinner, healthier, more disciplined, and free from all...
Come and Worship
I’ve been thinking a lot about worship recently as I’ve been preparing for Christmas. The shepherds came to Bethlehem to see the Christ child and fell down and worshipped. The wise men traveled many miles and many days to find the new King and bow before Him in worship. What the Lord has been teaching […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about worship recently as I’ve been preparing for Christmas. The shepherds came to Bethlehem to see the Christ child and fell down and worshipped. The wise men traveled many miles and many days to find the new King and bow before Him in...
Solomon’s Shopping Wisdom
I had a frustrating shopping experience the other day. The things I thought were on sale weren’t. My coupon was only good on things I didn’t need, and not on what I wanted to buy. And then something rang up at the register at a different price from what was advertised, adding to my frustration. When […]
I had a frustrating shopping experience the other day. The things I thought were on sale weren’t. My coupon was only good on things I didn’t need, and not on what I wanted to buy. And then something rang up at the register at a different price from what was...
Mutual, but not Equal
Our relationship with God can never be equal, but it can be mutual. According to the dictionary, mutual means “directed by each toward the other.” God in His mercy “directed” His love toward us even while we were still sinners. In a sense, it’s an unreasonable, illogical love. What unlikely objects we are of the […]
Our relationship with God can never be equal, but it can be mutual. According to the dictionary, mutual means “directed by each toward the other.” God in His mercy “directed” His love toward us even while we were still sinners. In a sense, it’s an unreasonable,...
How Can I Say Thanks?
“How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved, Yet you gave to prove Your love for me; The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All that I am, and ever hope to be, I owe it all to You.”* I am holding in […]
"How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved, Yet you gave to prove Your love for me; The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All that I am, and ever hope to be, I owe it all to You."* I am holding in my hands...
Pondering Plunder
Plunder is not a common part of our vocabulary – or our experience. We simply don’t do a lot of plundering in this day and age. However, that wasn’t the case in Bible times. The “PS” to every battle won was the plunder – cows, sheep, gold, silver, even people – all considered the rightful […]
Plunder is not a common part of our vocabulary – or our experience. We simply don’t do a lot of plundering in this day and age. However, that wasn’t the case in Bible times. The “PS” to every battle won was the plunder – cows, sheep, gold, silver, even people – all...
A Few Simple Words
Often it’s not a deep theological argument or doctrinal debate that has the greatest impact, but a few simple words. That was my experience today as I read, “that in all things He might have the pre-eminence.” (Col. 1:18 KJV) Simple words, but a profound truth that needs to be the reality of every aspect […]
Often it’s not a deep theological argument or doctrinal debate that has the greatest impact, but a few simple words. That was my experience today as I read, “that in all things He might have the pre-eminence.” (Col. 1:18 KJV) Simple words, but a profound truth that...
Keeper of My Heart
I just read these words this morning and found such comfort and encouragement in them: “For You alone know the hearts of all men.” (1 Kings 8:39) I have spent the last few days dealing with some painful issues with someone. Over and over again I thought, “If they just knew my heart.” If they […]
I just read these words this morning and found such comfort and encouragement in them: "For You alone know the hearts of all men." (1 Kings 8:39) I have spent the last few days dealing with some painful issues with someone. Over and over again I thought, "If they just...