I wrote about my beautiful friend HERE who had a stroke last summer. We weren’t best friends. Marybeth had never been to my home, and I had only been to her once. But we did bible studies together and I have been surprised at how much I miss her! My friend became closer to God […]
Is this how Colossians 1:1-2 reads? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, to the saints and faithful brothers at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God. No! The above verses are certainly readable, but some words are missing, some important words. This is how Colossians 1:1-2 reads. Paul, an apostle of Christ […]
Just taking a moment to remember some words by the man we are remembering today: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells […]
Several months ago, my pastor was preaching about the dangers of drifting away from God. At a climactic point in his message he first paused and then deliberately stated with power, “If you drift, you will die.” He did not mean that we would die physically. Just like in Genesis 2:17, God tells Adam regarding […]
It’s a new year! I have already consumed sugar and missed more than one day of exercise. There go the resolutions. Just kidding. Improving eating and exercise is on my mind, not perfection. Why am I here on earth? I am quite fascinated by how small earth is compared to the galaxies and how small […]
My house wasn’t very private in 2023. There were people at home almost 24/7 and there is no real place to go where what I say in a phone conversation cannot be overheard. My friends know to call me when I am commuting for work. There, in the privacy of my car, I can speak […]
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for […]
If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? …For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect […]
I get disappointed with myself. Whenever I wake up depressed, slumpy, or sad about my life, I typically start aligning my brain and heart with a scolding: Laurie, you have a home, job, running water, family, food and clothing. Others around the world are living in poverty, living as victims of war, or living under […]
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6-7 Last Sunday our pastor put this list on a slide: Ruler – Wonderful Counselor Power – […]
