Surprise Lilies and God’s Goodness

Lycoris squamigera are aptly known as surprise lilies or even resurrection lilies. For most of the year they lie dormant … More

The Words of My Mouth

How many words do you speak in a day? 7,000? 10,000? 20,000? The idea of counting them is exhausting to … More

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 … More

To open Bible class last night, I asked the kids to think of two examples: someone that would give good … More

I came upon this gem looking through my dad’s old bulletin articles and notes. No matter how old your child … More

Lord, you are faithful,To forgive when I confess,To keep loving though I have not earned it,To keep your promises. You … More

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin … More

I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug … More

We all realize at some level how fickle our hearts are. The Lord says it like this: The heart is … More

He must have had dark hair and a plain face, but surely his eyes must have been kind – bright … More