“Are you sure He’s dead?” “A soldier pierced His side. He never flinched. The spirit has left Him. Yes, He’s dead.” “What do we do now? We can’t leave Him there. Tomorrow’s Sabbath.” Joseph looked around. His glance landed on the tomb he just had completed. “I’ll see if Pilate will give me permission to… Continue reading A PROPER BURIAL
Month: August 2014
The summertime price for living in Texas
August in Texas is a challenge for most of us. This summer hasn’t been as bad as previous ones, but we’re beginning to feel at home now. 97 degrees is the average high temperature for this time of year. I’m grateful for every day we’ve stayed below 90 thus far. We’ve been near or at… Continue reading The summertime price for living in Texas
AN ELDER SEEKER
“Do you really want to see Him this much?” Nicodemus wrapped his outer cloak over his shoulders. “I need to speak to Jesus face-to-face in order to see if He’s the One we’re to wait for. The Council can’t agree on doing this officially, so I must go at night. Even though it feels like… Continue reading AN ELDER SEEKER
Lessons from my summer of the toddlers
Well, my summer of volunteering with my church’s early childhood education department has officially come to an end. They all get promoted to new classrooms next week and the regular volunteers resume their ministry positions. One part of me will miss the little tykes. Another part of me is ready to get back into my… Continue reading Lessons from my summer of the toddlers
Faithfulness Rewarded
Simeon awoke with a smile on his face. “In my calculations it’s been forty days since the angels appeared to the shepherds near Bethlehem. Are You coming today, my Lord?” A peace filled his soul as he dressed and ate breakfast. “Yes, today I shall see my redeemer face-to-face.” He left his cane by the… Continue reading Faithfulness Rewarded
The ingredients for a successful pity party per Jonah
On the forty-first day after Jonah made his proclamation to the king of the Assyrians in the capital of Nineveh Jonah sent up a prayer. “Isn’t this what I said wouldn’t happen, God? I knew You were compassionate and gracious. You hate to bring calamity on those who repent. Now the Assyrians are still in… Continue reading The ingredients for a successful pity party per Jonah
A DELAYED BLESSING
Elizabeth set the ingredients out for her special unleavened bread. Zacharias would be home soon. She knew how much he loved her fresh bread. The 23rd Psalm hummed from her mouth. A hand on each side startled her. Flour went everywhere, including her hair. She spun around and found her husband smiling from ear-to-ear. She noticed… Continue reading A DELAYED BLESSING
Okay, I admit it. I’m socially challenged.
Events have made it so I finally have to make a public admission. “My name is Wade and I’m socially challenged.” There, I’ve said it. Now watch my video where I explain why I can’t hide my ineptness any longer. Keep smiling. Wade
AN INITIAL DOUBT
Zacharias strained to see the lots as they were cast to see who would be chosen to present the incense offering in the temple. It was a long time since he’d been in the mix this far along. Others started chanting his name to try to get the lots to cast in his favor. He… Continue reading AN INITIAL DOUBT