“This should be a good day for you. Crowds are going to Jerusalem for Passover.” Bartimaeus handed his blanket to his brother to lay out for him. “Thank you for helping me. You’re a good friend.” “I’m your brother. What other choice do I have?” He guided Bart to a seated position. “You could ignore… Continue reading FRESH VISION
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WAITING ON GOD book review and launch
When I learned my friend, Wayne Stiles, was writing a book about the life of Joseph I was thrilled. At the time I was going through Joseph’s life for devotional topics for my blog. It’s always fun to see how another writer sees the same portion of scripture. Wayne did not disappoint me. I knew… Continue reading WAITING ON GOD book review and launch
SECOND LIFE
Jesus held His left arm across Mary’s shoulders. His right Arm was across Martha’s. The three of them led a procession to the family burial cave. Mary wrapped both arms around Jesus’s waist. Martha caressed Jesus’s hand on her shoulder. They paused as people filled in the area behind them when they reached the tomb… Continue reading SECOND LIFE
Faith is like a muscle. I’m running with a limp right now.
Every runner knows there are times you just have to run through a pain. Most sore muscles work the kinks out with a little simple effort. BUT, sometimes a runner has to admit the pain is just too bad to ignore. I developed one of THOSE pains last week. Let me explain my unorthodox running routine… Continue reading Faith is like a muscle. I’m running with a limp right now.
IS IT LAWFUL TO DIVORCE?
Jesus smiled as the crowd of people pressed in. Some women with children crowded around him. Each one held an infant for Him to touch. Matthew stepped in. “Please, ladies, we have more important things to attend to.” Jesus pushed Matthew back. “Leave them alone. I have time for children. They need a touch, too.”… Continue reading IS IT LAWFUL TO DIVORCE?
UNEXPECTED LOSS
Abishai walked next to David and matched his pace. “Are you glad we aren’t fighting against our own people?” David kept looking forward. “Of course, this whole time with the Philistines has been an experience I never imagined I’d ever have. Almost a year and a half of not looking over my shoulder wondering if… Continue reading UNEXPECTED LOSS
BEAUTIFUL ADVICE
Joab walked next to David. “You’ve been silent this entire trip home. What are you thinking about?” David glanced up. “Can’t help but relive that scene when I first met Samuel. I smelled of sheep and sweat. His face lit up when he stared at me. He pulled the flask out from under his robe.… Continue reading BEAUTIFUL ADVICE
NECESSARY INSPIRATION
David surveyed the crowd spread across the meadow before him. “I have a city-sized group here. What do You expect me to do with all these people, LORD?” He spun around when the sound of footsteps broke his thoughts. A man ran to him breathing hard. “Philistines…Keilah…threshing floors…” David grabbed his shoulders and tried to… Continue reading NECESSARY INSPIRATION
I’m BA-ACK!
The blogging train has returned to the station and I’m climbing back on board. I’m smiling as I settle back in where I belong. I missed y’all. I hope you missed me, too. This foray into full-time writing has been a bit of a ride, as I expected it to be. Of course I didn’t… Continue reading I’m BA-ACK!
DIVINE DREAMS
Pharaoh leaned forward in his throne. “In my dream I was standing by the Nile. All of a sudden seven cows walked out of the river. They each looked like they were carrying twins they were so fat. They were grazing in a lush meadow. Then, seven of the scrawniest cows I’d ever seen walked… Continue reading DIVINE DREAMS