January 27, 2017 Gain And Loss So much of our lives in western civilization has become a question of “what can I gain?” And “what might I lose?” Basically, it is…
January 20, 2017 Inauguration: New…Or Is It? This blog comes out on the day of the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States. An Inauguration “is the beginning or introduction…
December 16, 2016 Sabbath Rest True rest has been a very elusive element of my life. So, when I am offered an opportuntity to learn more about what God has…
December 9, 2016 Advent Beauty & Promise Advent is about waiting for new beginnings. New beginnings necessitate endings of old things. Nothing is intended to live forever here in this place. This year I am…
December 2, 2016 Becoming Whole When I heard about the Becoming Whole conference I sensed a definite Holy Spirit nudge to sign up right away. I went with a…
November 23, 2016 Celebration: Feasts And Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. We celebrate by coming together with friends and family, and we eat! Actually, we don’t just eat…we feast! We…
November 18, 2016 “God Of The Gaps” I recently heard Ravi Zacharias describe our God as the “God of the Gaps.” He got me thinking…. Our God is Holy. That means…
November 11, 2016 Dialing Down I feel like I am a slow learner on the subject of dialing down to rest. This past year I have moved three times….
November 4, 2016 Cubs And The Joy Of Hope Fulfilled The Chicago Cubs won the World Series! OH THE JOY of Hope Fulfilled! I grew up a baseball fan, but with years away from the sport…
October 28, 2016 I Have Called You By Name; You Are Mine “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 When I read that verse in my morning devotional, I felt a calm come over me, I felt my shoulders…