Why Give Thanks?
Ah, yes, Thanksgiving is around the corner, reaffirming our need for giving thanks. Have you thought lately how that was one of the first lessons your parents taught you? "Be…
Deeper Thanksgivings
I'm sending this brief blog a day early since I imagine you may be very busy on Thanksgiving Day. As you think of things for which you are thankful, the…
“Food” for Thought
Isn't it interesting that before God created man and woman, he created fruits and vegetables for them to eat? And before he created these plants, he created night and day,…
Attitudes – Praise
We think of negative attitudes and positive attitudes. We understand the attitude of bitterness or envy, the attitude of kindness or encouragement. But praise? Is that an attitude? I believe…
Honor vs. Shame – The Woman
We thought about shame and honor last week in the incident with Jairus, the synagogue ruler. Right in the middle of that situation came a woman who had had a…
Thanks in ALL Things
Let me share my BIG thanksgiving news. For the past five years, I have researched and written a 90,000-word story about Matthew the tax collector. I've edited it about ten…
Thankful for Family
Probably one of the first things we think of at Thanksgiving is to give thanks for our families. Usually, I purposely try to lead people to go beyond family, health,…
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…
Thanksgiving 2019
We left David in the lurch last week. We will continue his exciting story next week, but let's pause for observance of this wonderful day of Thanksgiving. I'm so grateful…
Praising God for Texture
Have you ever walked into a fabric store or dress shop and found yourself touching the fabrics as you walk by? You may have subconsciously sized it up—bulky, thick, nubby,…