THE FAMILY VACATIONS The Atlantis. Paradise Island. This popular vacation spot always brings a smile to my face. So much laughter and family memories were made for me at this lost city of Atlantis. Even being stuck overnight at Miami International Airport is a pleasant memory for me. That is after the … Continue reading FAMILY VACATIONS
Blog
DEPLETED
DEPLETED She loaded each child into the car. Her husband buckled their infant son in. She helped her two daughters fasten their seat belts. It was Sunday. The family of five were headed to church. This is the day the Lord has made and she will rejoice and be glad in it. Isn’t that … Continue reading DEPLETED
Stone Jars
STONE JARS My interest is piqued by these six stone water jars. The details of John chapter 2 are minimal until you come to the description of these jars. We do not know who the bride and bridegroom are. We do not know what color the bride chose for her flowers. We do not … Continue reading Stone Jars
Does the clay say to the Potter, “Make me into…”
THE CLAY TOLD THE POTTER, “MAKE ME INTO…” Two years ago I sat down once again to my piano bench. At age 54 I decided this time I would conquer this thing. I was going to play the piano beautifully even if I had to practice all day. I think I got to page … Continue reading Does the clay say to the Potter, “Make me into…”
Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
Have Thine Own Way “Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way. Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mould me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting yielded and still.” “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” A hymn by Adelaide A. Pollard. Are you humming that familiar hymn now? … Continue reading Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
THE WAY OF THINGS
THE WAY OF THINGS “When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:3-4 Some may find Jesus’ reply to his … Continue reading THE WAY OF THINGS
APPOACHABLE!
APPROACHABLE Jesus has issued the invitation, “Follow Me!” He leads his new friends to Galilee. They were going on a retreat. “The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Come, follow me.” John 1:43 This decision was intentional of Jesus’ part. He had just spent 40 … Continue reading APPOACHABLE!
FOLLOW ME!
FOLLOW ME “The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Phillip, he said to him, ‘Follow me.’” John 1:43 They had no idea what adventure lay ahead of them. They had just got acquainted with this new preacher man. His words intrigued them. His countenance inspired them. They were curious. … Continue reading FOLLOW ME!
Bethel
BETHEL I updated my weather app multiple times throughout the day. According the weather forecasters, we were in for a barrage of storms many having the potential for tornadic activity. I walked by our storm shelter dreading the point I might have to go down into it. I have christened it, "The hole" for that … Continue reading Bethel
JACOB’S LADDER
THE LADDER “Then He said, ‘I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and the Angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.’” John 1:51 “Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. When he reached a certain … Continue reading JACOB’S LADDER