It’s Friday before Thanksgiving in the US. In less than a week, most of here will gather with friends and family to celebrate what the Pilgrims began in 1621–thankfulness for the harvest and the blessings of the previous year. Are you feeling… Read More ›
What makes you stop in your tracks–in wonder and awe? A newborn baby? A perfectly shaped Hibiscus bloom? A masterpiece at your fine arts museum? A piece of music with words that fit the musical progression perfectly? A book or… Read More ›
It seems like while I was “with my withouts,” a lot of other things were without me! A dear friend of mine encouraged me to focus on some “withs” as a follow-up to my #write31days challenge of 31 Days of… Read More ›
I was a little nervous going into the Blood Center yesterday. I shouldn’t have been, though. I have great veins, and I’m not afraid of needles. And … this wasn’t my first rodeo. But it had been a while since… Read More ›
Welcome to November! On the heals of yesterday’s post, Because of Jesus, We are WITHOUT Blemish, I thought we could worship together today to MercyMe’s song, “Flawless.” The Cross. Far from flawless. Rough. Splintered. Sharp. Filled with shame. Jesus took… Read More ›
Our culture is preoccupied with personal perfection and physical beauty. The lengths people go to in order to achieve the look borders on obsession. The right lipstick, the right eyeliner or mascara. (I won’t lie. I do have my own favorites.)… Read More ›
“In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness,” (Hebrews 9:22, NLT). Have you ever given blood? Have you ever needed a blood transfusion? Has… Read More ›