“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131). “What do you mean you don’t believe?” The tone in my voice
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Seek His Face
The wrapping that had been on his head was not lying with the linen cloths but was folded up in a separate place by itself (John 20:7 CSB). I stared at the words on the
Read moreOn the Lookout for Love
“[God’s] love isn’t dependent on our faithfulness, but on His. We don’t deserve His mercy, yet He freely lavishes it on us. We can never earn His love, yet He extends it to us every
Read moreDon’t Wait–Tomorrow Might Be Too Late!
So now I ask you, dear lady—not as if I were writing to you a new command, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another” (2 John 1:5 HCSB). All I
Read moreBabe in the Manger, Our Bittersweet Savior
“The LORD’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; LORD, your loyalty [fidelity and faithfulness] is great.” (Lamentations 3:22, 23–New Century Version) Bittersweet. More formally known as solanum dulcamara, it’s
Read moreHope Remained
***November is National Adoption Awareness Month.*** “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (I Corinthians 13:13 NIV) ******* I know Emily Dickinson penned this in a
Read moreLesson of the Leaves
He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6b). We’d waited… and waited. Then, just like that–the pop of western North Carolina color. Suddenly, the mountains were awash in watercolor beauty. We walked, talking
Read moreLessons of a Little Leader
… And a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6 NIV). I know a leader. Her name? Lila Grace. Even better? She’s our grand-girl. Okay, so we love her, that’s true. But more than this, she
Read morePeculiar Place
I discovered my ‘Peculiar Place’ just over thirty-two years ago. Alone in my living room, I went to the window for the very last time. And on this particular morning, I did so out of
Read moreWhen the Serpent Lurks
I’m afraid of snakes–like really, really afraid. Even the kind that won’t harm me? Yep, I’m scared of them too. Perhaps it’s my lack of knowledge. After all, I can’t determine the venomous ones from
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