You will find the baby wrapped in cloths and lying a in a manger. Luke 2:12 As a child, I loved blowing dandelion seeds into the wind. I never knew where they would land, but I always hoped they take root somewhere unseen. When my children were young, I taught them the same. Now with … Continue reading 🌱Seeds of Christmas Hope-The Humble Arrival
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law.” Galatians 4:4 Recently, I found out about a Christian Writers conference coming up in February. I knew that it was something I wanted to do. But money is not always easily accessed. You can't imagine … Continue reading 🌱 Seed of Provision, Promise Fulfilled
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’” — Mark 16:15Miss Dixie, my parrot, recently laid three eggs. She sits faithfully on them turning them, warming them, lavishing her love on them. But there is no male parrot in the house, so those eggs will never hatch. … Continue reading A Clutch of Empty Hope
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23. The last two weeks have been a blur. Deadlines, projects, and endless to‑dos have left me driven to distraction. In fact, I managed to misplace my house key, driver’s license, and debit cards, … Continue reading The Gift That Cannot be Lost: This Christmas, let every distraction point you back to the gift that matters most, Jesus.
Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Movement caught my attention. I looked down at my desk and noticed a little ladybug on the rim of my pencil cup. She was circling slowly and steadily. Hours … Continue reading Persistence in a Tiny Red Shell: A reflection on faith, endurance, and being seen.
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 