Matthew – Boring Lineages
Eyes to See Searching His Word, Seeking His Heart Okay, my friends, I'm going to share some behind-the-scenes secrets of "Eyes to See", soon-to-be published book about Matthew.…
Healing – Men and Women
We continue our search into the way Jesus was fair in his dealings with both men and women—rare indeed in a day when women were basically second class citizens. Early…
Biblical Men/Biblical Women
As we look through the Scriptures, we see that it was definitely a man's world. We will see in the next few blogs how Jesus raised women out of their…
Life Verses – A Hope and a Future
Today's verse can apply to many stages of life. Most think of it when they are leaving high school or college or launching into a new career. However, this verse,…
Life Verses – Ears to Hear
I'm sorry I left you hanging last week. (See "Life Verses - On Fire") Like the two on the road to Emmaus, my heart was on fire as the Lord…
Joshua – Spying Out the Land
Joshua takes to heart God's encouraging words. (See "Joshua - Be Strong and Courageous") His first task is to send two spies into Jericho to check things out. (Remember, Joshua…
Joshua – Preparation
Recently, I wrote a note to my graduating grandson. I was inspired to encourage him to study the book of Joshua with God's words as a his motto: "Be strong…
The Unknowns
My husband, Jim, and I had an active life being in the spotlight as soloists and church leaders. but when Jim moved to a denominational position, we also moved to…
Thomas, the Questioner
I know, I know, we often say "doubting Thomas" because Thomas was not present when Jesus appeared to the disciples just after Jesus was resurrected. Though the eleven witnesses reported…
Nathaniel, a True Israelite
We are still near the Jordan River where John the Baptist has been baptizing and calling listeners to repentance. When Andrew and John (Peter's brother) see the Baptist nod toward…