Christ revealed himself to us and with our assent entered our hearts and gave us life (Jn. 10:10). He changed us forever – we went from...

How do we grow and change to reach new places of freedom and flourishing? Where does the revelation and power come from? The Holy Spirit...

The Israelites in the wilderness were led in the daytime by a cloud and in the night by fire. Even then this presence was the “Holy...

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of his benefits!” PS. 103:2 Recently I wrote a blog about giving thanks and I find my heart...

For as many as may be the promises of God, in him they are yes; wherefore also by him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. 2 Cor....

Jesus had appeared to his disciples for 40 days after his resurrection. At a meal together, he instructed them not to leave Jerusalem but...

There is a wonderful word I’ve been pondering lately: steadfast! It’s of God’s nature; he is steadfast in his love and faithfulness...

This extraordinary season of CoVid19 presents a time of testing and learning that challenge us to growth and transformation. James (1:2-4...

Recently I was thinking of a beautiful song from the late 70’s that begins: “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy...

In 2 Kings 13:14-19, the prophet Elisha was suffering with the illness from which he was to die. Jehoash, King of Israel, went to visit...

I like puzzles of all kinds--jigsaws, crosswords, sudokus, math puzzlers. I just enjoy solving enigmas and working puzzles. Mystery draws...

In September of 2019, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, speaking to the General Assembly said, “We are living in a world of...

Chronicled in Numbers 33:1-50 are the places and stages of the forty-year journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the brink of the...

Advent’s season is upon us as we remember and join the deep and joyous anticipation of Christ’s coming to earth as a babe. In the tender...

In the Old Testament Egypt was both a place of refuge and a place of restriction. Joseph, a favored son, was taken to Egypt against his...

Jude contains only 25 verses but is replete with spiritual riches. In the very first verse there are three words that call us to...

Berating ourselves doesn’t transform us; despising ourselves doesn’t bring freedom and peace. Only love transforms! And the love of...

C. S. Lewis wrote: “We may ignore, but we can nowhere evade, the presence of God. The world is crowded with Him. He walks everywhere...

Many years ago at a retreat I was invited to come to a table filled with cups of every kind and choose one. I did so, and the juice of...

The word “engagement” has captured my attention recently and I’ve been considering God’s offer to engage with us, and his loving summons...