I know how great this makes you feel, even though you have to put up with every kind of aggravation in the meantime. Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through this suffering comes out proved genuine. When Jesus wraps this all up, it’s your faith, not your gold, that God… Read More
My Daily Battle; My Daily Joy
Ten years ago, I retired early to write books with this dream, this goal: Write books in which God is clearly present. True historical stories that use fiction to tie them together, within the culture and historical time periods that they took place. Stories that would not be filed in the Religious Book sections, but… Read More
Live Life Laughing
I cut myself, so I called the doctor and asked if I could put in my own stitches.She said, “Suture self.” My grandkids are visiting. I just asked them, “Did you know that you have the right to remain silent even when you are not being arrested?” If I had a nickel for every pun… Read More
Bible Doodle: 1 John 4:17-18
Citing my picture sources: Doing something creative is my favorite! And I love visuals–not only do they help me learn, but they take me places in my mind. I also use them to meditate on scripture or doodle a picture of what I hear from God through scripture. So, when I need to keep my… Read More
Holy, Holy, Holy (4)
While God never changes, our praise habits appear in countless styles, as many as can be found in our traditions, situations, and individual practices. But whatever praise looks like, it has one ting in common–encouraging others to join in. Think about it. What is your initial resonse to coming into contact with something or someone… Read More
Live Life Laughing
I just saw some red-breasted birds sitting in the sun, and they were selling ice cream. I think they were Baskin Robins. That awkward moment when you’re wearing Nikes, and you can’t do it. I think it’s wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly. Q: Why are hairdressers never late for work?A: Because… Read More
Bible Doodle: Psalm 100
Citing my picture sources: Doing something creative is my favorite! And I love visuals–not only do they help me learn, but they take me places in my mind. I also use them to meditate on scripture or doodle a picture of what I hear from God through scripture. So, when I need to keep my… Read More
