I recently began a personal, inductive study through the book of Philippians. Chosen because it is one of the Apostle Paul’s happiest letters (and, one of my favorites), Paul is writing to the church at Philippi from a less-than-desirable…
In 2022, the Lord gave me, not a “word” on which to focus, but, rather, a prefix: “RE” “RE” written in front of a word simply means to do something again with the intention of seeing something you haven’t…
I made a decision at the beginning of January to explore, and determine, my personal theology of suffering. It’s important for us all. Right at the top of reasons why so many leave evangelical Christianity is an inability to…
Yesterday, I went for a walk in the desert, following some 4-wheel-drive/ATV path. We’re staying with our daughter and son-in-law in Casa Grande for a few days, while we finish up our annual board meeting, here in AZ where…
As I ended last week, I promised to finish the conversation I began (albeit, it was a one-sided conversation that I imagined having with you on the other side). That’s what I want to do today. I also finished…
This past Tuesday, I led an online Bible Study for women serving globally. Birthed out of an opportunity that arose during our pandemic “shift” in ministry, this early morning time grew to host what became a close knit community…
Recently I read some article that popped up on the internet, as I was browsing for something else, that led with the following headline: YOUR POSTURE MATTERS! In the next sentence the author asked me to examine my current…
Yep…I’ve been thinking about Christmas’ past….and presents (as in gifts). What’s the best Christmas present you ever pulled out from under your Christmas tree? How about the most useless? Nothing beats the morning I woke up to a brand…
He is Immanuel – God With Us This week I chatted on the phone with a dear friend in California, who moved away from Pagosa several years ago. Let me share with you how dear of a friend she…
My infinitesimally small and narrow mind could never have imagined the Advent of Jesus. From the manger where YOU were born, to the angels heralding your birth-announcement to SHEPHERDS (Seriously!?!- of all people!!! they didn’t reach the bottom rung…