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    Diligence or Indifference?
    Tuesday, January 19th, 2016     Start the Conversation

    Strong, a splendid outdoors man and skillful hunter, the red-haired young man was his father's pride. What dreams his father must have had for his oldest son! One day--and what a day that would be, Esau would inherit Isaac's powerful position and vast wealth. It was his right as the firstborn. Yet ... The day came when, exhausted and famished,  Esau arrived home to find his brother--that mama's boy--cooking a  stew. "Give me some of… Read More

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    Glad Reunion
    Friday, January 15th, 2016     Start the Conversation

    January's fierce winds blew as I hurried toward the restaurant door. Tomorrow I would travel through several states to be with my sister as she buried her dear husband. But first, I had an appointment made last week with a meeting planner who had invited me to speak at her church's women's retreat. With a heavy heart, I pushed open the door and stepped inside. A blonde woman who looked vaguely familiar smiled at me.… Read More

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    New Life in the New Year
    Wednesday, January 6th, 2016     Start the Conversation

    I watched in wonder as snow sifted like sugar from the January sky and transformed my backyard and the fields beyond. All day long it continued forming huge marshmallows of white fluff on my deck table and railings and blanketing my vista in a pristine white. My heart grew lighter and my steps more energetic. It's as if the Lord were reminding me, "I make all things new." Sometimes we need to remember that God… Read More

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    Following His Star
    Wednesday, December 30th, 2015     2 Comments

    After Jesus was born, wise men arrived in Judea on a mission. Having seen a special star, they followed it to Jerusalem. They went to King Herod and asked where they could find the newborn king of of Jews. Herod and his people were deeply disturbed. He told the religious leaders to consult Scripture, and they told the foreigners to look for this new king in Bethlehem. The wise men quickly went on their way.… Read More

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