The Scripture for the Sunday sermon at my church this week was John 1:14. The pastor had the congregation stand and read it together. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of…
Read moreRemember that old nursery rhyme we shouted on the playground when we were kids? Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me! What were we thinking? Sure, sticks and stones can break bones, but bones heal. Words can leave wounds that last for decades and…
Read moreThere is great amount of discussion concerning the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. So many hearts are broken, filled with anguish and even extreme anger. All of which are totally understandable. In light of this tragedy along with previous tragedies we learn that the perpetrators have a…
Read moreThe desert is a relentless, unforgiving place. When we find ourselves in this place, doubt, deception and depression can easily fill the empty places of our soul. It’s hard to imagine, but the Lord does have His purposes for those desert places. That’s when He desires us to cling…
Read moreIn the late 1960’s there was apopular love song by the group Mercy called, “Love Can Make You Happy.” Being a ‘groovy’ Flower Child of that era, the song was often heard coming from the record player in my room. (Okay, I know I just dated myself as a dinosaur…
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