Read through the book of Mark and this phrase jumps out – “and immediately.” After Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist “immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness” (Mark 1:12). When Jesus called Simon and Andrew to follow Him, “they immediately left their nets and followed Him” (Mark…
Read moreThe date of my next dental appointment is written on a small piece of paper which I tack to the bulletin board in my kitchen. I add the date to my iPhone calendar as well as to my monthly paper calendar. I can expect to receive a postcard about a…
Read moreThe deepest deep and the lowest low on the planet Earth is the Mariana Trench found in the Western Pacific Ocean southwest of Guam. It’s nearly seven miles deep, and it spans 43 miles. Scientists once said it’s depths were unfathomable, and due to the immense pressure of water, no…
Read more“There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it’s a road to death. ” Prov. 14:12 Before the invention of Google, we had some struggles at our house. “Name that Actor” a little in-house game we played (OK, mostly me) often ended…
Read moreWe bought one of those 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles a couple of months ago. I love them but hadn’t owned one in a very long time. I know myself. Instead of slowly putting the pieces together over time, I become obsessed. Once that border is pieced together, I’m on…
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