A Story of Silence
Looking around the temple, there were no signs of the heavenly visitor. Zacharias was alone. The messenger from God had vanished. Even though the words were still reverberating through his…
A Story of Lost Hope
The lots were cast. This time, it was his turn. His turn to go into the temple, to walk into God’s presence, to burn the holy incense. Zacharias had served…
The Generosity of God
Our experiences in life shape who we are and how we see the world around us. They give us a filter that we view other people and even God through….
A Controversial Friendship
Jesus. The man who knew and understood love more than anyone else. The man who was love. The man who was God. Jesus. The man who caused controversy. The man…
Disappointed by Jesus
Her name was Martha. She was a friend of Jesus. Martha took care of Jesus – she fed Him and hosted Him in her home. She listened to His teaching…
From Rebellion to Rest
The last few weeks at church we have been talking about the prodigal son. This is probably one of the most familiar stories of the Bible, yet one that no…
Watching for Spring
Some people are gifted with a green thumb. I am not one of them. I love the beauty of flowers, but I don’t have the best record for keeping them…
The Lie of Withholding
There is an interesting verse found in the book of Proverbs. One that I have spent a lot of time thinking about. One that I have quoted to God many…
The Sunrise from on High
There is something about watching the sun rise that speaks peace to my soul… something about the day coming to life and dispelling the darkness. It is not often enough…
A Beautiful Exchange
As the boat glided across the water, I was struck by the beauty of my surroundings. The clear, still water of the lake was set against the backdrop of rustic…