Ministry Interruptions
It's Monday. I need to call a member in our Bible Study class to get an update on her recent problems. Today is my monthly appointment with the chiropractor and…
Attitudes -Trusting
Eyes to See Multiple aspects are involved in the making of a book: researching, writing, editing, publishing, and marketing. Right now, I'm hanging in the publishing phase, waiting anxiously…
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…
Joshua – Day Seven
At last—day seven! The armed men and priests have walked around Jericho for six days. (See "Joshua - Keep Walking") Now, the day they have been waiting for arrives. They…
Joshua – New ways
The children of Israel have built their stone memorial to remember the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. They have settled in Gilgal, which interestingly enough means "circle of stones." (See "Joshua…
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…
A Garden of Care
'Tis spring! Actually, with the temperatures this week, one could say we're about to enter full-blown summer. Perhaps, like me, you're in the gardening mode. No, we're not vegetable gardeners—no…
Waiting on the Lord
When are we in "waiting mode?" Perhaps when we are fearful something bad is about to happen. We're holding our breath, so to speak. Or we're waiting in great anticipation…
The Pandemic
So many have had their say on our current dilemma. I'll chime in from my little corner of the world. It seems surreal in a way how within just four…
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…