The mid-year point has passed, and we are now in the second half of 2014. It's hard to believe,isn't it? In many places school has resumed. Mid-way points are interesting; they are markers indicating …
Summer Faith
Summer is upon us! It's transition time again! The next three months could be full of ball games, picnics, vacations, extra lessons, and camps. A different kind of agenda settles over the calendar. …
A Beautiful Path
Red cardinals swooped through the blooming white dogwoods and other newly leafed trees. Caterpillars wiggled across the walking trail, while an orange butterfly floated in the air. The …
Remember Easter?
Remember Easter? Not long ago, Easter brought a flurry of spring activities. Family dinners, new clothes, jellybeans and chocolate. Now the candy is mostly gone, the lilies are wilting, and the …
Surrendered to Redemption’s Plan
Passover. The Last Supper. The Garden. The betrayal and arrest. The beatings and crucifixion. The tomb. When you think of the events of the final days of Jesus' life on earth, is there one …
Searchlight of the Heart
The lantern atop a lighthouse sweeps back and forth over the dark waters in continual motion. The beam guides ships through the night, but also reveals the dangers of rocks and sandbars. …
Choices Everywhere!
Have you ever wondered how many choices we make in a day? It has been suggested that thousands of decisions are made, ranging from simple to complex. We decide what to wear and eat, where to drive and …
The Ultimate Valentine
The ultimate valentine has been sent to us. It expresses is an unending love of such magnitude that it is hard for us grasp, far beyond our limited comprehension. But it is so real. The Word of God …
True Security
Hatchlings in a nest. A baby asleep in mom's arms. A family hunkered in a warm house while a winter storm paralyzes the outside world in snow and ice. All these are images of security. Security …
8 Verses for Abiding in Christ
The tiny leaf in the middle of the photo illustrates the word "abide." It is new growth, protected by larger leaves. The smaller one shares the same source of nourishment for life. But if it is …
