Thoughts Along Life's Journey
There are two similar passages found in Matthew 7 and Luke 11. They both instruct followers of Christ to, “ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.” These words have brought both encouragement… Continue Reading “Asking, Seeking, & Knocking at the Door”
Every scientific discovery only came about because of someone searching. Moon rocks were discovered because astronauts searched for them. Miners trapped below ground are only discovered when an expert team searches for them. Hikers lost in the mountains are discovered when rangers search for… Continue Reading “Search and Discovery”
It’s been a week of mixed weather in England. While sunshine has occasionally peeked out from behind the clouds, there have been long stretches of grey skies coloring the air in varying degrees of dark shades. I was walking Jack through a period of… Continue Reading “When The Sun Won’t Shine”
I was led down a passageway with steps going deeper and deeper. When I reached the bottom there was a stretch of metal rungs leading up. It was so high I could not see the top. I began to climb. My arms ached from… Continue Reading “Climbing Ladders”
Most everyone, whether they believe in God or not, has a basic understanding of the concept of prayer. In times of trouble or great need, it is not unusual to hear anyone request a prayer be said for them. It’s almost like prayer is… Continue Reading “Does Prayer Really Work?”
I was cutting our grass yesterday riding the tractor lawn mower. I love being outside, riding and thinking, enjoying being immersed in the nature around me. At one point a shadow quickly passed over me. I looked up. Oh! An eagle or a hawk!… Continue Reading “Beautiful Like An Eagle”
This has been a wild weather week for many of the southeastern states in the USA; strong wind gusts, hail the size of golf balls, booming thunder, sharp lightening, and tornadoes ripping across the land. Thankfully, my mother and I, and our home, were… Continue Reading “The Birds Still Sing”
I have shared before, what I call, the wisdom of Lucy. Lucy Shockney is a dear friend whom I met in France where she and her family were missionaries for many years. God has blessed Lucy with terrific insights into everyday life. Recently she… Continue Reading “What Do I Do About It?”
The other day I had a sweet flashback to my childhood. It happened when I found a quarter that had fallen to the floor near the couch. As I bent to pick it up, my mind suddenly traveled back in time to when my… Continue Reading “Hidden Beneath The Couch Cushions”
The Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament, are records of Jesus’ life on earth. In it we read about many of the miracles He performed. We take note of Jesus, the great storyteller, revealing spiritual truths through everyday experiences and examples.… Continue Reading “The One Necessary Thing”
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