“Olive Press” by Del Parson Today, we sit on the cusp of celebrating the most miraculous moment in history. However, before we can truly celebrate, we need to grieve. So, let’s picture ourselves on the Eve of Passover. Jesus…
Jesus told us to tell her story. Contrary to today’s anthem, “It’s not my story to tell,” Jesus says, “This IS YOUR STORY to tell.” Three out of the four gospels record what He said (Matthew 26, Mark 14,…
Some mornings, I just wanna shout, “Whoop!” Some mornings, I just quietly whisper, “Wow!” This morning, I was somewhere between a Whoop and a Wow…maybe, more of a “Whoa!” I never ceased to be amazed when the Lord speaks.…
(Psalm 23:1 in Hebrew) One of my side ministries, when I’m home and available, is counseling. Years ago, I got my masters degree, but use it more as a tool for encouraging and coming alongside, than the true definition…
Bay and I thoroughly enjoyed our educational tour of Israel. However, twelve full (and I mean full: from early morning until dark-thirty) on-the-go days with good teaching, teaching, and more teaching interspersed throughout each day, and, this old-lady-brain is…
Before I actually start this morning’s blog post, allow me to throw out a little anecdote. As I begin writing, I can hear thunder – it’s off a ways, but it always pulls up a past scenario. I’m immediately…
Two events occurred yesterday. 1) I arrived back in the US after a full-big-day-after-big-day trip to Israel (which explains why I was awake at 1:30 AM beginning this blog)…and, 2) Wednesday marked the official start of the Lenten season,…
Israel is rich in archeological discovery. I remember back in November, when I got to do a whirlwind trip into Israel with Azmera, to speak at the King of Kings Community church in Jerusalem, thinking that I couldn’t remember…
I am a woman of routine. Without routine, my whole emotional state begins to crumble. With that, my spiritual health, as well. From there, the rest is down-hill: * My typical health-driven eating habits are nil; opted most often…
Hubby and I returned from Cuba on Tuesday night…late! One would think that with Cuba being only 90 miles off the coast of our country, the trip home would only take few hours. If, like me, you think that…