Matthew 11 contains one of the most difficult stories in the whole New Testament. Not difficult to understand … difficult to process is a better way to put it. These verses amount to a status update on one of Jesus’ first and most bold and faithful follower – John (the Baptizer, as most of us […]
Last week was very long. Three zoom meetings, 2 dinner meetings, the biggest work assignment since before Covid, and a writing project that contains 30 elements is due in just under 3 weeks… all that in addition to caring for a sick dog and of course, the normal household duties that never seem to stop. […]
The foreshadowing of the peace of God finds its roots all the way back in the first pages of Scripture. The harmony intended by the Lord was shattered by Adam and Eve when they allowed the murmurings of the crafty serpent to create doubt in their minds concerning the goodness of their Creator. The cosmic […]
When you think about favor, it’s generally associated with receiving good things. Like, if you received favor from a teacher in school, you might have a chance for a longer lunch period, extra credit points or an exception in submitting a late assignment. Favor from your boss might mean a choice office space, more benefits […]
Some days it seems like hope seems hard to find. Things that you thought were secure are rocked by uncertainty and end up shattered on the ground at your feet. While hope may seem hard to come by in a post-Covid world, it is available. You just have to know where to look. If you […]
I was in marching band in high school. Besides playing pep music and providing entertainment during halftime of the Friday night football games, the Lexington High School Band was also assigned the anchor position in the small-town Christmas parade every December. I always looked forward to the final event of the marching season that led […]
