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I Can't...But He Can

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
As we step into Lent, this Ash Wednesday article starts a time of preparation with a clear picture of our sovereign and merciful God...The texts begin benignly: “How are you,... Read More

5 Greek Words for "Love"

Monday, February 14, 2022
The Five LovesWelcome! How wise of you to be researching love. Few things in life are more important than true love—except maybe a nice MLT: mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.I... Read More

Lessons From Elijah

Tuesday, February 01, 2022
When There Is No RainSo (Elijah) did what the LORD had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The ravens brought him... Read More

See God, Seek God, Trust God

Saturday, January 15, 2022
In times of trouble, pain, heartache, mourning, loneliness, ill health, relationship issues, financial struggles, and when the devil seems to not want to leave you alone and let you be,... Read More

Standing Resolute

Saturday, January 01, 2022
This year’s resolutions are too often last year’s reframed regrets.Think about your list. Do the items look vaguely familiar? A survey showed the most popular include: lose weight, exercise more,... Read More

Kindness: A Respite for Our Souls

Friday, December 24, 2021
The smallest gesture of kindness can refresh someone’s soul. While waiting for assistance recently, a young adult with a developmental disability suddenly announced to me, “My daddy just died from... Read More

Chosen by Grace

Monday, December 20, 2021
It is so easy to read the Christmas story, year after year, and not see anything new. But the other day I took the time to read the footnotes in... Read More

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Monday, December 13, 2021
Christmas. Just that one word can evoke images, feelings, and memories as unique and varied as the individuals that have them. Time honored traditions, the presence of family, beautiful decorations,... Read More

Advent: The Coming of Christ

Thursday, December 02, 2021
Although Advent is not formally observed by every Christian church, we all do things to prepare for Christmas. Yes, I definitely decorate my house the weekend after Thanksgiving! But this... Read More

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
I am thankful. Thank-filled. Thankful, not because of rightness in this world. It is not. Not because it will get better. It might not. Thankful, thank-filled, because my hope rests... Read More