As Thanksgiving day comes round again and knocks upon my door I’m thinking of some silly things that I am grateful for Like fire flies that make a light without a battery and squirrels that scamper on the ground then quickly climb a tree I like that grass stands up tall but is smooth under… Continue reading Some silly things I’m thankful for
Tag: hope
THE PARABLES
Thadeus nodded, not so much because he agreed with Jesus, but from how impressed he was by the way Jesus deflected every question, accusation and inference made toward Him. The crowd hushed when Jesus looked at the leaders and spoke. “Here’s another parable: One day a landowner prepared a vineyard. He built a fence around… Continue reading THE PARABLES
FRESH VISION
“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
I’m being squeezed and baked into the image of Christ
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:28-29 You’ll never see… Continue reading I’m being squeezed and baked into the image of Christ
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
THEIR FAITH
Martha walked from the livingroom to the kitchen. People covered nearly every square foot of space. She went outside for fresh air. A man ran up to her. “Jesus is coming with His men.” Her feet carried her to the city gate. She found Jesus there. “Lord, if You’d been here Lazarus would still be… Continue reading THEIR FAITH
THE DELAY
As a group of six women with babies approached Matthew he glanced back at Jesus. Jesus was smiling at a man holding his mat. “Go. Your faith has made you well.” He looked past Matthew and smiled at the women. Matthew stepped aside and escorted the ladies to the Rabbi. Jesus held each of the… Continue reading THE DELAY
THE STONES
Jesus stopped in Solomon’s porch to soak up the winter sun’s heat at mid-day. His disciples followed His example. The Feast of Dedication was near its end. A mob from Jerusalem soon surrounded them. A few Sadducees and Pharisees were mixed in. A man with a half gray beard stepped forward. “If you’re the Messiah… Continue reading THE STONES
How to become a curmudgeon
Two roads diverged in my life and I must decide which one to take. There’s the bright sunny happy lane filled with green meadows and fair lakes and trees with shade to rest under, and there’s the dark path through the forest that blocks out the sun with gloom. Let’s take the gloomy road and… Continue reading How to become a curmudgeon
NOT TO WAR
“Achish is here to see you.” David stopped chewing his lunch. “Achish..he’s never come to see us at Ziklag. I wonder what’s up.” He glanced at Abigail as he stood. She shrugged her shoulders. David walked out to see a stern Achish waiting for him. Achish barely smiled as the two men greeted each other.… Continue reading NOT TO WAR