There have been several instances at least the last 6 months in which I have sensed the Lord tell me I need to become more childlike in my faith. What does that really mean? Does it mean to have more wonder again, to see the Lord afresh? I have taken up painting again, especially in Read More
Thoughts on Recent Event
I’m not an avid political debater. And I won’t be. That is not my strength or where my Father in Heaven has called me. When Charlie Kirk passed away, I had to revisit some of his videos. I had only seen a few random ones, but my curiosity was sparked. What I saw amazed me. Read More
Comfort From a Creator of Calm and Roar
Yesterday’s sermon was about Psalm 24. I’m so thankful for the Psalms that express the beauty of the Lord and bring consolation to the soul through the work of the Holy Spirit. They express both lament and praise: sorrow over pain and trials and over sin and joy because of who the Lord is. The Read More
Renewing Joy
Yesterday, I mentioned my desire to rejoice in the Lord. I tend to think of the word rejoice as such a casual term. When I read Philippians 4:4, I understand the need for joy in the Lord. However, when I mention joy, I usually separate happiness from it. In other words, I don’t feel happy, Read More
Rejoice
Life has been ramping up in extra activity since Christmas and it’s continuing on through 2025. I am happy to announce we have a grandbaby due in April and my daughter just got engaged this past weekend with an expectation to marry this year as well. It’s all exciting, but I know I will need Read More