God Does Not Own a “Do Not Disturb” Sign
Do you ever encounter roadblocks when approaching God? Perhaps you are held back by feelings of shame or unworthiness for things you have done. …
Author: Bonnie
Jesus, the Demons, and the Pigs
No one compares to God. Certainly not Satan. God is to Satan like a gentle, soaking, life-giving rain to a raging flood that destroys …
Six Hours One Friday: Living the Power of the Cross
Having entered the season of the year in which many people celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, it seemed the appropriate time to …
Hope
According to Merriam-Webster, the essential meaning of hope is “to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or …
Unless I Had Believed to See the Goodness of the Lord
Do you ever feel bombarded like I do by the bad news we hear every day? I don’t mean a rash of bicycle thefts …
Happy Every Day
Even though CW and I had exchanged New Year acknowledgements at midnight, just before he dropped into bed, I greeted him the next morning …
Thoughts Too Numerous to Count
I received a Christmas email from a friend who lives in another state. Anita and I attended the same church before she moved away. …
Where is God When the Sky Turns Dark?
The crisp leaves swirled on the sidewalk ahead of me. I was bundled up against the chilly 40-something temperature. When the icy wind wasn’t …
What Thankfulness Looks Like in the Life of Jesus
You probably recently enjoyed a Thanksgiving gathering with family and maybe some friends. It might have been a small group or one that nearly …
Always Be Prepared to Give an Answer
All around the fire engine, red and white lights flashed a lively dance. I couldn’t miss them as I walked by a lot in …