Jonah had his Nineveh and so do we. Talk about conquering the seemingly unconquerable. God told Jonah to preach repentance to the people in the capital city of Nineveh. A people known for their barbaric
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A Sympathetic Savior
“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 he did not sin” (Hebrews 4:15
Read moreFinding Wisdom in Seasons of Change
Can unchanging truths about wisdom lead to seasons of real change? Adventures. Tragedies. Romance. Mystery. All the metaphors and poetic verse pique my brain and prod me to study beyond the written page. I want
Read moreNew Life in Jesus
New life? What does that mean, exactly? Many times, when we think of new life, we think of a newborn baby. Perhaps we think of plants sprouting from the ground in spring. Or maybe, buds
Read moreNo Greater Love
Can love change the world? I’m reminded of splendor and thunder; how the trickle-down effects of selflessness, patience, kindness, and faithfulness instead of selfishness, impatience, and unfaithfulness can change lives for the better. There’s no
Read moreDefining Love by examples
Can I play with your mind a little? Nothing dangerous. No hypnotism. Just an intersection in traditional thought streams to see something in a different or fresh way. The Apostle Paul wrote to the church
Read moreThe Love of Christ
When we think of love combined with the month of February, perhaps our thoughts go to Valentine’s Day. Maybe we think of Paul’s words to the church recorded in 1 Corinthians 13. But when we
Read moreA Hard-Learned Lesson
“Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you” (Proverbs 2:11 NIV). Head down, shoulders shaking, and tears flowing, this was not the Uncle Leonard we knew. Years of poor choices still showed in the
Read moreI Want a Do-Over!
“I want a do-over.” How many times did you say that as a child? Or hear a friend toss that out on the playground? Too often, when a game or a situation isn’t turning out
Read moreEmbracing the Thought of Starting Over Again
Starting over and embracing new beginnings… When I think of winter’s wonders, my thoughts wander like snowflakes drifting with the wind. The sudden rush of goodbyes and quiet after Christmas vacations with our loved ones
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