Dancing Diamonds
A bit of a diversion today. Recently, my husband and I enjoyed an R and R in Gulf Shores, Alabama—a fond memory as I sit here in 8 inches of…
Connecting
Two days until Valentine's Day. Have you connected with your loved one this week? Figured out something that would mean a lot to a friend? In order to have genuine…
Commitment Indeed
Today we turn to the third and final mention of Nicodemus in John's Gospel. We are at the tomb of Jesus. Joseph of Arimathea has come to bury his body.…
Standing Up in Challenging Circumstances
We have explored Nicodemus' night time visit with Jesus in John 3. Today John gives us second scene in the life of Nicodemus. Jesus has come to the Feast of the Tabernacles in…
God So Loved
Today we conclude Nicodemus' night time discussion with Jesus. Jesus has been discussing the Spirit and now he turns to the subject of belief, namely belief in Jesus as, not…
Born Again
Last week we learned that Nicodemus was a part of the upper crust of Jewish religious society in Jerusalem. Let's see what he says to Jesus in this one-on-one discussion.…
Oops! Personal note
Dear readers, Once again my technology skills are showing. (Lack thereof, that is.) I think it's the way the Lord humbles me. Do I need THIS much humbling? I was…
Who Was Nicodemus?
Last year, while leading a small group session at a conference, I asked the question, "What do you know about Nicodemus?" One person responded that Nicodemus was a Pharisee; another said…
Three Smart men and a Star
Last night, we put away our last Christmas decoration. You may or may not have done the same. But before we leave Christmas as a 2014 memory, I'd like to…
Testimony of a Bethlehem Shepherd
One night I was out in the field near Bethlehem helping my nephew and uncle with their flock. We had settled the sheep down for the night in the pen.…