This is the week of Passover: Holy Week. The Jews have been celebrating Passover ever since they left Egypt so many years ago and made their way to the Promised Land. The idea of Passover was for them to remember where it was they once came from and to celebrate the…
Death
There have been way too many times I have thought, “Oh, that will be fine to wait until tomorrow, I can do it later.” Or, “I might have something to say, but they don’t need to hear one more compliment.” I have some sobering news for you: death is right around…
I was reading through my chronological Bible today and came across Psalm 37:3-5: “Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord….
The crucifixion happened, three long days ensued, the resurrection happened, Mary saw Him, the other women saw Him, Peter saw Him, the Emmaus Road travelers saw Him, and finally the disciples saw Him. It was a busy few days. Before Jesus ascended back into heaven, there were about 11 appearances…
The walk to Emmaus was a 7 mile journey from Jerusalem. There were 2 followers of Jesus on the road to Emmaus the first day of the week after Jesus had been crucified and buried. They were walking back home somewhat defeated because the man they thought would overtake Rome and save…
I’ve been reading about Saul and David. You know, the ones from the Bible. I was reminded that while Saul was king of Israel, God’s presence had left him and David was anointed as the next king. In an effort to calm Saul, David was asked to play the harp…
January is halfway done. Are you ready to quit on your new goals? Or, have you not even made them yet? I like goals and I like lists, but I’ve not taken the time to do my annual list on paper. I have, however, already started making my goals in…
These are heavy and dark days with the killings in Paris. People killing other people. Not by accident. People are taking the time to methodically plan to kill other human beings. They are willing to take a life and kill based on religion. I want you to hear this loudly: religion….
Brian and I were in Israel last November and I saw many of the places where Jesus was when He was on this earth. I saw where He was born, where He grew up in Nazareth, where He helped Peter on the Sea of Galilee. “He was here” is what…
I love Fall! I love the cooler nights, the bonfires, the jeans, the jackets, and the trees. I love the contrasting leaf colors, how the wind can blow the trees, and how the leaves fall and float in the air. It’s such a magical and beautiful scene. I was a…