Just For Me

Watching the sunset at San Fransisco. Genesis 1:1, 31 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. . . . I’m about to tell you something you may find hard to believe. You don’t have to...

You’ll Get Through This

Fourth of July Rose Each day has a pop quiz! And some seasons are like final exams. Brutal, sudden pitfalls of stress, sickness, or sadness. What’s the purpose of the test? James 1:3-4 says, “For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let...

Chose to See

On the wall of a concentration camp, are carved these words: I believe in the sun, even though it doesn’t shine. I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown. I believe in God, even when He doesn’t speak. I try to envision a skeletal hand gripping broken glass or stone...

An Overflowing Cup

Dipper gourd blossom Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 God gives hope! So what if someone was born thinner or stronger? Why count diplomas or compare resumes? What does it...

What Is Weighing You Down?

Sticky notes on the cross list sins the Blood of Christ cleansed from our hearts. The pile of bags represents the burdens we carry, good and bad; Christ says “Come unto me . . .” Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give...