Our Work Has Meaning
I must confess that there are a few books of the Bible that I often come back to from time to time for guidance, comfort, wisdom, or some other reason. And much to my chagrin, there are books which I often forget about and don’t consider when I am seeking our Lord’s voice. One such...Continue reading→
The Joy of Jesus
I experienced the joy of the Lord at four years old. I was unaware of Scripture like “rejoice always” (1 Thess 5:16) and “the joy of the Lord is my strength” (Neh 8:10). I did not know that joy is a distinguishing characteristic of the kingdom of God (Rom 14:17). I did know that I...Continue reading→
His Good and Beautiful Creation
I was all set to write a devotional about entropy and Ecclesiastes (which I will save for another time) when God gave me a glimpse of a rare beauty yesterday. Driving home from a restaurant, Frances and I saw a full double rainbow, stretching from one horizon to the other. It was gorgeous and wonderful...Continue reading→
God’s Gift of Curiosity
I have this theory that God gifted creative people with curiosity. Curiosity appears to energize creativity. If I am doodling, I want to see if I can come close to drawing an object that looks somewhat accurate. I may need to add or delete elements but I might eventually stumble into something that resembles reality....Continue reading→
Do Not Fear
Fears and memories can have a strong and eerie connection. Because of the memories that can be associated with these fears, we might avoid doing certain activities altogether. A broken bone during an activity might make one leery of engaging in that sport or pastime. Getting sick after eating a certain food might cause fear...Continue reading→
The Rain That Blesses The Land
As I write this, our land is WET. There has been so much rain it has pooled in places I didn’t know it could pool. Personally, I love the rain. I remember as a child, going out in the rain to splash in puddles and to watch sticks and leaves flow down the side of...Continue reading→