As I awoke this morning, this very clear and distinct message was the very first thing that popped into my head. I don’t remember what I was dreaming, but this revelation was clear. IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING DEEPER Symptoms are what … Continue reading
Christmas Eve Service 2014 ~ We were challenged by our pastor to ponder whether we are more excited about Christmas presents or Christmas presence. I desire and hope my life reflects that I am much more concerned and excited about … Continue reading
Luke 2:7 – She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Revelation 3:20 – Here I am! I stand … Continue reading
I was reading in Matthew 14 this morning. John the Baptist is beheaded. Jesus withdraws to a solitary place. The crowds of people follow Him. He has compassion on them and is moved to healing them. Later as evening approaches, … Continue reading
A story from my past . . . many years ago, God taught me some lessons with a $1.00 bill. I was living in Ohio at the time serving 1 year as a volunteer for a mission agency. During my … Continue reading
This is a truth that I’ve “known” for a long time, but I am coming to a new and deeper understanding of it at this point in my life. The 2 greatest commandments in Scripture teach us that we should … Continue reading
Apparently we bought a wonderful piece of property. 🙂 Some features we didn’t know about? 1) Lakefront property with private beach ~ at least 2 seasons of the year (late winter and in spring) 2) Castle ~ … Continue reading
How far back do you remember? What is your first memory of doing something that you knew beyond a shadow of doubt that you should not have done? I was certainly NOT a perfect child (my many siblings can affirm … Continue reading
This past Sunday, I ventured out early in the morning before church for a walk ~ it was still a bit dark out there. For the first half of my venture, I was facing the moon ~ which I couldn’t … Continue reading
This morning in Sunday School, we read Luke 2:41-52 ~ the story of Jesus as a boy going to the temple in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of the Passover. I was privileged and excited to gain new insight on … Continue reading