The people who came in were there for a common reason although they all looked different coming from different places and different families. They didn’t know each other. Their commonality was noticeable as they all asked about each other and shared an unspoken understanding of life. Their focus was on each other and how much […]
Jesus Intends to Do Something
In many life situations, we tend to see only the barriers and the impossibilities that lay before us. Reality can be hard, but it can also be deceiving. In the Gospel of John, we read about Jesus calling His disciples to see the reality before them before He does something that defies that reality. John […]
Does Prayer Even Matter and Does It Even Work?
The picture in front of me loudly contradicted what my heart had recently prayed for, and my faith took a beating. Honestly, the swiftness of my emotions surprised me as anger quickly rose to the surface, with hurt and sadness hanging on for the ride. I was a mess emotionally and mentally. My thoughts pulled […]
Not Pruning Has Its Consequences
I am not savvy in growing flowers or vegetables, but I enjoy the plants’ beauty when they produce what I can see, smell, or taste. I love a full and colorful flower bed, but usually, I wouldn’t say I like to prune anything needing pruning. I tend to plant flowers that don’t require de-heading, and […]
It is Certain!
God did not leave Moses without direction or power when He sent him to carry out an impossible task. God gave Moses instructions and information about what would happen as Moses faced a powerful man in a powerful position. The calling on Moses’ life was not without danger, but God had promised something to Moses […]
Specks and Logs and the Annoyance of Chewing
The silence in the car was welcomed, except that it magnified the other sounds that were not as desirable but annoying and unpleasant. My first instinct was to strongly suggest that the noise be kept down, but the kinder voice gently reminded me in my head that the noise maker was not intentionally annoying. He […]