“So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” Galatians 3:9 (NIV) I entered the kitchen, returning from a trek to the library. “How was it,” asked my husband, referring to my three-hour writing slot. “Just awful,” I answered, tears threatening, voice cracking. I fought to compose myself….
Category: Humanity
The Power Of A Woman, Part VII
“Boaz replied, “I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband – how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before.” Ruth 2:11 (NIV) “This is hard,” she thought as she gazed…
The Power Of A Woman, Part IV
“I remember your genuine faith, for you share that faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.” 2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) Eunice was a spiritually single mother. She, a Jewess, married a Greek. She would share her life but not her faith…
The Power of a Woman, Part I
“She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.” Genesis 3:6b (NIV) Influence. Power. Persuasion. She possessed all three. She also possessed a rare beauty, at least in the eyes of the man who adored her. Without her, he knew he’d lead a lonely existence. He didn’t want…
He Knows
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet is without sin.” Hebrews 4:15 (NIV) Outcast. Alone. Defeated. Sometimes this world can overwhelm and undermine the most positive of people….
He Is With HIM, Part V
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” Proverbs 16:20 NIV Jesus’ final day as a free man. His last chance to instruct His disciples on what they needed to know, to do, and how to make life work. Jesus knew His time with His disciples was…
He is With HIM, Part IV
“The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” John 12:23 NIV It was the heaviest of burdens. It was literally the world against Him. Just four days after praises from Palm Sunday still ringing in His ears, He now felt none of the accolades or the glory. Instead of a reception…
He Is With HIM, Part III
“You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” Matthew 22:29 (NIV) Five days until death is conquered. Tensions mount and the Enemy provokes Jesus through humans who confidently act without knowledge. The three main passages we will include for this day’s events are Mark 11:12-14, Mark…
Mary’s Treasures, Part VI
Mary and Joseph receive a special blessing together when the obediently present Jesus at the temple.
Mary’s Treasures, Part V
“On coming to the house, they saw the child and his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 (NIV) Maybe Mary was having a bad day. If you’ve ever been home with a busy toddler, you…