Over 2000 years ago people looked around them in dismay: fighting, fear, and frailty of body, mind and soul surrounded them. Hearts longed for someone, the promised Messiah, to save them. They knew what He would look like. They knew what to expect, and when. Yet, not one was prepared for what God would author:…
Tag: John 3:16
Lord, I Need You
“Mom, I need you.” My hands stopped dinner preparations and my heart constricted as my eyes took in the sight. Our ten-year-old diabetic daughter was having trouble getting enough blood to fill her pre-dinner test strip. I assisted her, and we celebrated her “in range” result. As she left the kitchen, I reflected on how…
Nonsensical Love
A few years ago, I feel in love. Tragically, that love was not returned. Our puppy Tipper, might protect me, but she certainly did not obey me. She might stand between me and the lumbering trash truck in the street. She might plant herself between me and the large city worker in our yard. She…
Perfection Not Needed
Tears filled my eyes as I read my eight-year-old’s handmade card. ALL ABOUT MY MOM My Mom’s Name: Stefany (She tried to sound it out!) My Mom is happiest when I: spend time with her. My Mom looks prettiest when she: dies her hair. (Yes, she spelled it that way!) The best way to describe…
He chose YOU!
“Because of the Lord, who is faithful, the holy one of Israel, who chose you.” Isaiah 49:7b Almost fifteen years ago I made a discovery: I married a very particular man. My dear husband was seemingly always informing me of a better way to do something or how I might change what I am doing…