More and more I realize that I consider a “new year” to begin with the start of school, not on January 1. Since kindergarten, I suppose, that has been ingrained in me (and that was further back than I…
One of the benefits of blogging is that the writer of said blog gets to set the parameters. As the writer, I am free to stop and start wherever & whenever I want. I am free to be late…
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 My favorite smell: fresh bread baking in an oven. …
For who is greater, one who reclines at the table, or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. Luke 22:27 Really? A servant…
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples…baptizing them…and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the ends of the…
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you before Abraham was born, I am.” John 8:58 We don’t like to think of Jesus as being controversial, yet when Scripture tells us he was a stumbling block to…
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your…
I have to admit, beginning a series, such as the one on which we’re about to embark, feels much like preparing to explore some deep oceanic waters. Don’t get me wrong, I love the ocean, having been raised in…
Time to wrap up the theme of Storyline! As we say our farewells to some remarkable women from the Word, I want to recap what I’ve learned as I’ve pondered the STORYLINES of these amazing ladies… · Their stories are…