The Launch
My time has not yet come. Jesus [John 2:4 9 (NIV)] A wedding launched Jesus’ ministry. His mom was…
April 3, 2024My time has not yet come. Jesus [John 2:4 9 (NIV)] A wedding launched Jesus’ ministry. His mom was…
April 3, 2024Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I…
March 3, 2024I felt a slight movement behind me. The arrow split the air and sent shivers down my spine. Sanballat,…
February 3, 2024Zachariah said to the angel, “Do you expect me to believe this?” Luke 1:18 MSG Do you have a…
January 3, 2024He who knows the way that I take; when he has tested me I shall come forth as gold.…
December 3, 2023He chose our inheritance for us. Psalm 47:4 NIV Abraham was a seeker of God. His heart knew the…
November 3, 2023“Who has the capability to interpret an unknown language?” King Belshazzar The nobles couldn’t. His family couldn’t. The wisest…
October 2, 2023All of you together are the one body of Christ, and each one of you is a separate…
September 3, 2023“Nooooo,” she wailed. “It would hurt too much.” My eight-year-old granddaughter could not be convinced to soak her foot.…
August 3, 2023Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not…
July 3, 2023“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) Memorial…
June 3, 2023“I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take an alarm clock,” Susie said. “I’m going on a…
May 3, 2023She stopped to adjust her baby on one hip while juggling luggage with the other. Her son came up…
April 3, 2023My grandfather walked away from the Lord. Once a pastor, Pappy left the ministry and held a few…
March 3, 2023Our evening was going smooth, or so I thought. My son and daughter-in-love were going out on a date,…
February 3, 2023Our cookie exchange fell flat. Usually boasting attendance of a baker’s dozen, one-by-one individuals backed out. Busy schedules, lack…
January 3, 2023Imagine the grandest parade you’ve ever seen. Maybe you’re watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person with three…
December 3, 2022A visit with college buddies reminded me of the bonds we create over shared experiences. The photo album teased…
November 3, 2022“Gra’ma, can I have some candy?” “Not yet,” I said. “We’re getting ready to eat supper.” Eyes focused on…
October 3, 2022Swoosh. Flip. Swoosh. Flip. The oars alternately dipped into the cool waters of Lake Erie. Irelaxed into the seat…
September 3, 2022Procrastination squeezes its fingers around my neck, choking me. I feel panic rising like bile in the back of…
August 3, 2022Are you an early bird or a night owl? I have fought with sleep patterns my whole life and…
July 3, 2022They praised the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone. Suddenly the fingers of…
June 3, 2022Do you realize you have something in common with Ruth the Moabitess? We’ll explore that in the exercise.…
May 3, 2022Have you ever noticed how thirsty you are the day after eating an Easter ham? Matthew 5:13 tells us…
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