“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise…
Read moreDo you see people the way God sees them? I’ve been meditating on that lately as I read David’s journey to becoming king in 1 Samuel 16. Sometimes we are quick to look at people with judgmental eyes based on their outward appearance. We make snap judgments based on the…
Read moreLOVE As a woman, the greatest thing in this world to me is to love and to be loved. My wonderful, precious and loving husband of many years has always been my rock to lean on; his love has seen me through so many obstacles in our many years of…
Read moreThe streets and sidewalks of this great city were quiet on the morning we took this walk, gasping for breath as we climbed one hill after another. It was a different scene on the day we arrived, a busy, bustling saturday afternoon. The beautiful weather had drawn everyone outdoors, and…
Read moreAnother Monday. The start of another week and goodbye to the weekend. Maybe today is a day off from work or school for you since it is Presidents’ Day. In general it seems there aren’t many people who like Mondays. Every one is constantly looking forward to Friday. I don’t…
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