Was the star, the light, a purpose in itself, or simply a stopping point in some greater destination?
Traveling Partners
God is so good – always providing what we need in the moment we need it.
A Failure at Prayer
Praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Tis the season…for new year’s resolutions. Maybe I’m moving too quickly through the Christmas season, but I was in Target today and there were Valentine’s Day displays up, so I have no guilt....
You had me at Hello
Last weekend we enjoyed some yummy hamburgers at AJ Bombers and an evening experiencing Handel’s Messiah by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and chorus. We also stayed overnight downtown, and the boys enjoyed some winter swimming. As we were heading out...
And Mary said…
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One...
Arriving
This fall, I joined a Bible study doing Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore. I’ve had the study guide for several years and thought this might be the season of my life to do...
Confirming
No, they are not “being confirmed” but they are confirming the relationship that God initiated even before they were born.
Advent Fail
Therefore, as God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you, so also forgive each...
Thankfulness
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. - Colossians 3:17 (NRSV) One of my creative outlets right now is painting rocks. This...
Feed my Sheep
Over the next 48 hours, I will spend many of my waking hours preparing for a meal that will probably take us less than 30 minutes to eat.