Do you know the parable of the sower(Luke 8:4-15)? I kneel down in front of the children and show them the tiny seeds and the pot of fresh dark moist soil. Then we compare it to the sidewalk and the tray of rocks. Where will the seed grow the best?…
Read moreJames 5:13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15…
Read moreThere was a time in my life when I was pretty clueless about the world and certainly no one would have ever called me worldly. I didn’t watch much television for a time period of about 9 years and during some of that time I lived overseas, so I certainly…
Read moreAt my house, we are in the midst of multiple projects around the house; painting, fixing broken closet doors, replacing window treatments, staining and repairing the deck. It’s a good feeling to freshen up the look of our home and make it beautiful. We have an inward desire to create a…
Read moreI spent many sunny summer days standing on the edge of the lake with my feet in the sand. The kids haven’t outgrown building sand castles or creating motes to fill with minnows, turtles and frogs so the shovels and buckets usually accompany our trips to the beach. When they…
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