When our grandchildren come to the house occasionally they ask if they can help me in the kitchen. Depending on what I’m making for dinner or baking for dessert my response is measured. If I’m frying something over the stove my answer is no. If I’m warming tortillas over an open flame definitely not. But … Read more…
A Look Below the Surface: Many years ago I flew back to Arkansas to visit my parents. On this occasion my dad wanted to take Steve and I on a day trip to see some caverns. We were both excited and up for the adventure. After a long drive and a short hike we started … Read more…
Searching for a Place of Belonging: I spoke with a young lady a couple of weeks ago who shared something of which I can completely relate. In her words she said, “The older I get there’s no place that I feel totally at home.” This woman is married, has children, she and her husband serve … Read more…
From Autumn’s Comfort to Spring’s Awakening: It bears repeating, there’s a message in every spring season. For years fall had always been my favorite season. I loved the colder temperatures and the warm colors on the trees. I looked forward to hot chocolate and decorating our front porch with pumpkins and scarecrows. If I planned … Read more…
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; … Read more…
I love this quote by Ebenezer Erskine, “So often we give God a partial obedience. We do not dare to disobey, but we do not care to obey fully. So we compromise. We do some of what we should, thus removing the stigma of disobedience. But we refrain from the most difficult or objectionable or … Read more…
