A flock of geese landed in the pasture the other day and as I look at the photo I’m reminded of how well they take care of each other. Humanity could learn a thing or two from them. Like all of God’s creation, they are formed with love, compassion, and a tenacity to survive. When
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Jesus was generous with His time even when He was weary, hungry, or exasperated perhaps. In His compassion, He turned towards the woman who touched the hem of His garment while the disciples tried to get Him away to the waiting crowd to speak. In His exhaustion from the day, He taught and fed the
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I stepped out into the cool crisp air just after sunrise to hear the birds singing. A hawk soars in the distance. All is calm and silent except for God’s creation. The little miracles of life show up all day long if we slow down and notice. For if the word spoken by angels was
After 40 years of wandering and complaining in the wilderness along with the death of Moses, Joshua led the people across the Jordan River into the promise land. It was just as God promised. Holy promises may not be immediate. You may get tired of waiting in this impulsive world. You may get angry, sad,
Eye rafter’s are a huge problem in this world. It breaks my heart to see how many churches, homes, communities have been split apart, cease to exist, covered up abuse, turned a blind eye to the addictions and abuse of innocent children, teens, women, and men who are exploited. Jesus must be weeping. Church is
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8. The Greek word for Spirit and Wind are the same. The Hebrew word for Spirit is Breath or Wind (in the
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The light of the world came down from heaven in the form of a babe born out in the elements to an unassuming young girl by way of the Holy Spirit. The light of an angel armed with the Word of God spoke life to her while her fiancé had a dream. God said marry
Two words in this modern day world conflict with God’s Holy Word with deeper meaning, Trust Me”. These two simple words are carelessly and flippantly scattered about meaning very little to most. They have become a cliche without effort. However, when God says, “Trust Me”, you can count on Holy to sustain, care, not abandon,
What does Kindness mean to you? It is so much more than just being polite, smiling, or agreement. Kindness is much deeper in meaning, biblically. It is giving mercy, sometimes undeserved. It is enacting a deep love of Jesus shown with compassion, especially in difficult situations. It is a strong commitment to the Word of
There is a part of Judas in all of us. Honor and obedience is a serious problem even now. Humanity’s self serving agendas will destroy this earth if heart postures do not change. Jesus knows. What does Judas look like in today’s world? Those fully focused on self and work but not fully invested in
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