I have always loved trees. Flat topped acacias, intimidating and bizarre baobabs with their spindly tops, flame touched poinsettia trees,…
Amid the Falling Rain
Amid the gentle falling rain,I finally quiet my heart.I am still before you.Your presence wraps around me,A warm blanket,Security.You are…
Good Advice
To open Bible class last night, I asked the kids to think of two examples: someone that would give good…
Dealing with Difficult People
Each of us must cope with at least one person in our lives who is less than ideal. Perhaps they…
Some Thought Questions for Spiritual Training
I came upon this gem looking through my dad’s old bulletin articles and notes. No matter how old your child…
How to Be a Good Listener
We love a friend who is a good listener. But it is often hard to be one ourselves. Here is…
Temptations, Deceptions, and Good Gifts
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with…
First Response
Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where…
Lacking Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will…
Count It All Joy
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds ~ James 1:2 The CSB renders this…