Now and Then

Scripture: Then… the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. Acts 9:31   Reflection: “Then” is a powerful word. It...

Bee-utiful Words

Scripture: Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who...

The Lord is My Rope  

“The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.”  Psalm 18:2    One of my great joys in life is rock climbing. Saying this, I know some of you will think...

The Easter Before Easter

  Scripture: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25, 26   Reflection: Tomorrow we celebrate...

Embrace the Place

Scripture: “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”  Philippians 2:12-13 “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah...

Picturing a Psalm of Ascent

Psalms 24 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and...