This Season of Life

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:”  Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) I had big plans for the summer months and my writing.  With my new site up and running, I was energized with anticipation to read and write and share my experiences.  Even despite the gentle forewarning from a […]

Pennies of Praise

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) I’m not a superstitious person.  I’ve been known to throw caution to the wind and walk directly under ladders.  I’m certain I’ve broken a couple mirrors, but I don’t remember suffering through seven years […]

God’s Glory in Nature

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth….And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:1, 31a (ESV) Arizona isn’t exactly known for snow flurries and freezing rain, so you can imagine my surprise when my friend, Lisa, posted online, “I just returned to Tucson from […]

The Jelly Bean Prayer

“I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.  He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.”  1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NLT) Easter is the oldest […]

Can You Hear Me Now?

“Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.”  Matthew 7:7   (GW) Blake’s Story, Age 16 In religion class, the teacher assigned a creative piece.  He asked us to take an advertisement or TV commercial and modify it, quoting scripture, to publicize or promote […]