Christian Writer
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
My Sister, Ravaged by Cancer, Now gone to a Better Place. “That you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God … Continued
Who is Jesus Christ to you? To many he is just a man who lived more than 2000 years ago, who did and said many good things, then unfortunately was killed on a Roman Cross. … Continued
I like making lists. I feel so organized when I can list things that belong together or have a strong connection with each other and with me. I also admire others who can do this. In my research this week, … Continued
Jesus’ “I AM” statements continue to bring comfort. He said: . “Before Abraham was, I am,” (John 8:58). (i.e. He is eternal.) “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it,” (John 1:5.) “I … Continued
A week ago, I noticed three tulips had blossomed in my flower garden. Within a couple days, several more. And soon, tulips were blossoming all over town, just in time for the annual tulip festival. On a couple of days, … Continued
This week, I had the privilege of serving the body of Christ. It was my job to plunge my finger into a goopy mixture of ash and apply a cross to each forehead or hand presented to me and say, … Continued
Sometimes things happen in our lives that we don’t understand. We know God is all-powerful and all-loving, so why would he allow the death of a loved one, or of a marriage? Why would he allow a worldwide pandemic or … Continued
Last week my blog was about discerning God’s will. Much has been written about this, but mainly God’s will is to be a loving person. Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved … Continued