Slaying Our Giants
At last we see that... David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.…
Gentle Communication
Recently, I sat at a group table among many other table groups. Our goal—to discuss a certain matter and share opinions and ideas. I had rather strong opinions about the…
What Do We Learn?
So what do we learn from the four-part story we've had of the unnamed woman caught in the act of adultery? I named her Aphiema (forgiven) and gave an enhancement…
Nehemiah – Planning and Action
God has given Nehemiah a concern for his Jerusalem homeland. He feels called to do something about the crumbling wall around the city. During four months of prayer, God led him…
Cock Crowing Experiences
Ever remember a time when you've had a moment of truth? I took my grandchildren to a skating rink recently and it dawned on me, I'll never skate again.…
Writing – Part 3, A Heart for Truth
During the writing of "Ears to Hear," I intertwined the character of Nicodemus into the plot, but I felt like he had his own story which called for a second…
Prayer – Is It a Struggle?
For our new year, let's talk about prayer. In those things-we-need-to-do lists or New Years resolution lists or how-to-be-a-better-Christian lists, we often couple "prayer" along with "studying your Bible" and…
Mary – Nothing Is Impossible
When God gives us what feels like an impossible task, He also gives us encouragement, assurances, even something visible or concrete. Gabriel gave Mary the message that she was honored…
Peter – Defense to Denial
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart Again, we will see the ups and downs…
Peter – One Step Back
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart In last week's blog Peter rose to the top of the list with his comment. (See "Peter - Time to Shine") This week we see…