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Stay Warm!
-In previous blog essays, I have exhorted us to stay connected, stay salty, stay put, stay watchful, etc. This week, as I was reading in the Gospel of Matthew, I came across this prophecy by Jesus about the dramatic end of the age before his return, and it inspired me… Read More -
Alone with Jesus in the Crowd
-Have you ever been in a worship service or at a conference, looked around and decided everyone in the room was having a wonderful spiritual experience except you? People are getting blessed and healed all around you it seems, and there you are, feeling alone, empty, uninspired, passed over. I… Read More -
Birthday Message from "The Velveteen Rabbit"
- -“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day.” Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” “Does it… Read More -
Dayenu: "It Would Have Been Enough" (Revisited)
- -(This blog was written at Christmas 2 years ago, right after the birth of our beautiful Autumn Olivia. We celebrate her 2nd birthday tomorrow! How thankful I am, for this amazing child and for Jesus, the ultimate gift, and for many bonus gifts on top of it all. Share with… Read More -
As the deer...
-I have recently been chronicling some of the changes wrought by our move to the Hill Country. One of the true blessings is looking out the back windows and seeing deer grazing. Sometimes there are just one or two, sometimes a half dozen or more. We delight that we are… Read More -
The Beautiful Law of Gleaning
- -(This was one of the first essays I published on my blog, in April 2018. It comes back to mind during this harvest season. It shows the heart of God toward the poor, the broken, the weary, the hungry. He wants those with an abundance of material or spiritual fruit… Read More -
A Time for Everything
-My last blog told the story of our eventful and somewhat trying transition to the Hill Country, and the outcome that made all the waiting worthwhile. Today I find myself at another moment of decision and transition, this time regarding my professional and ministry life. With so many interesting options… Read More -
The Hill Country
-This has turned out to be a year for me of laying claim on some new territory, in the spiritual and the natural, in the personal and professional. My husband Rick and I have made a move from the Houston area to the beautiful hill country of central Texas, between… Read More -
Let Us Run
-I’ve never been much of a runner, though I can understand how it could become a satisfying daily habit —the endorphin rush and all. For me though, it could usually be said that if you see me running, something or someone might be chasing me, or I’m trying to get… Read More -
Believe Wholly, Teach Rightly, Live Godly, Correct as Necessary
- -My recent trip through the short book of Titus highlighted four simple, interwoven principles for those who would be teachers and disciple-makers in Christ’s church. Titus was a leader under Paul’s apostleship in the first century church. He was also a dear, trusted brother to Paul and became a key… Read More -
Walk with the Wise
-I was talking with a wise friend recently about how we choose the people in our world we allow to influence us. He reminded me of the Scripture, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend” (Prov. 27:17). He explained how only iron (or I’d add, something even stronger than iron,… Read More -
Let Us See!
-There is a fabulous story found in 2 Kings 6 that captured my attention and seems so very timely. That happens a lot, doesn’t it? Elisha was a very powerful prophet in Israel at a time when the Arameans were posing a persistent threat to Israel’s national security. He was… Read More
The Scripture Comes to Life Blog
One of my greatest joys is reading and studying the Bible. While I do so, I pray that God will give me supernatural insight I’ve never seen or heard preached before. He has faithfully done so. A teacher at heart, my study is driven by a desire to teach and share the wonderful truths he reveals.
I’ve written on a wide variety of themes and topics. The blogs are searchable by topic and with keywords.
As you read, may Scripture come to life for you in many marvelous and helpful ways.