Preparing for His Imminent Return {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
Do you ever read something that sticks in your mind for days on end? It is amazing how one sentence can continue to speak and nudge at us. It's what happened to me recently. Jesus prepared His disciples to carry out His mission, teaching them through His words and...
Desert Streams
Late one afternoon this week, there was a rumble and a thud which shook the ground. Looking out the window, a tree had come down in the woods behind our house, landing on the roof of our shed. The branches sprawled out everywhere. We were outside on Saturday, my...
Sing a Song
"Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright." (Psalm 33:1, NASB) "Have you sung a new song lately?... We get a new song from several sources. First, we get a new song from God's Word ... He gives us new insights from His...
Engage
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Engage. The dictionary defines 'engage' as "being deeply busy or occupied or involved with" (dictionary.com). We know when we do not...
As Little Children {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
When you spend some time with little children, you quickly come to recognize how they truly enjoy life. They live with a transparency that expresses their wants and emotions, putting them out there for everyone to see. They want to tell you everything they know. I...
The Waves of Life
“What are are you doing?” It’s the question posed to me as soon as I answer the ringing of the phone. I respond that I was watching a few minutes of the news. The voice on the other end tells me to shut it off as it is all so depressing. I respond it is good to be...