Does it Matter What You Believe?

Heading into Easter Weekend, I wonder how many people “celebrate” Easter without knowing Jesus Christ, the one whom Easter is all about. I am attempting to write a book about his divine claims, and I felt the prompting  to give … Continued

Holy Spirit, Please Keep Me In Tune

This is an old article I wrote in 2018, but it is still pertinent.   Tune Me Up, Lord   Dear Lord Jesus, you are my master; I am your instrument. Tune me up, Lord. Bring every part of my … Continued

Who Gave Man His Mouth?

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This is a short excerpt from my next book about the Divine Claims of Jesus Christ. When God spoke to Moses through a burning bush, asking him to go to Egypt and lead his people out of slavery, Moses asked … Continued

My Heart’s Valentine

This is a hands-on blog. I need comments to help me write a Valentine to Jesus. The melody is at Youtube/JudithVanderWege and the lyrics follow here. Please, would you give any suggestions for improvement in the comments section? My Heart’s … Continued

Reminiscences of Love

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February—Valentines’ Day—Love— memories. What other words do you think of on Valentine’s Day? For me, the good memories are mixed in with the grieving memories. But even the grieving memories are good because they reveal love. For instance, my Grandpa … Continued

Depression? Praise the Lord Anyway

This time of year, when it is too cold to enjoy being outside even momentarily, it’s easy to feel depressed. I’ve been refreshing my memory of a book called Healing for Damaged Emotions by David A. Seamands. He quotes Samuel … Continued

Plans for the New Year

Many make New Year’s Resolutions. I prefer to call them plans. In a sense, it feels like a new year gives a chance  (or an incentive) to start over—to do life better. That’s what happens in a miraculous way when … Continued

Reflections of Christmas

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“This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 RSV).       Why is Christmas so wonderful that nearly everyone loves it?  Even unbelievers get together with family, decorate … Continued

In the Fullness of Time

  I’d like to share with you a Christmas Song I wrote. Following the link, I’ll give you the lyrics:                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZpbHlbY_Tk .                   … Continued

Another “Blue Christmas” Service

“But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons,” Galatians 4:4-5. .     … Continued