The search for Mary Magdalene
For centuries, we’ve heard dozens of varying stories and interpretations of Mary Magdalene (also called Mary of Magdala), one of the leading female figures in the New Tes... »
Ruth Davidson
God’s unfailing promises
As we turn the page of the past, we can look forward to tomorrow with hope and expectancy. This may sound overly optimistic, but I prefer looking at the future from that... »
Ever present
When we find ourselves in difficult circumstances, when our world is shaken and it seems like everything is falling apart, we might be tempted to think that God has aband... »
Finding My Purpose
When I was a schoolgirl, I remember hearing a melancholic song that contained the lyrics “Why was I born; why am I living?” At the time, I couldn’t imagine why anyone wou... »
He holds tomorrow
While we live in a world full of unrest and uncertainties, it’s wonderful to know that we have a loving Savior who knows our every heartcry, our every need. He fills us w... »
Divine surprises
The Bible is full of surprising and unexpected events, and the Christmas story is no exception. The first chapter of Luke sets the scene. Zacharias was performing his nor... »
Finding my identity
When I was a schoolgirl, I remember hearing a melancholic song that contained the lyrics, “Why was I born; why am I living?” At the time, I couldn’t imagine why anyone wo... »
Resurrection replicate
Nature often speaks to us of God’s creation in allegorical symbols, such as the most miraculous event in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Resurrection Plant,... »
My brush with death
For many of us, death is a subject we don’t want to even think about, much less talk about. Nevertheless, we must all pass through its portal sooner or later, “for dust y... »
Best-laid plans
Ever since our family moved to southeast Texas, we’ve been experiencing frequent hurricanes, floods, sweltering heat in the summer, and freezing temperatures in the winte... »
A better tomorrow
On a return trip from visiting some of my children and grandchildren, I was waiting to board my plane at Gate 56. The silence was rudely broken by a voice emanating from... »
Jesus comforts His disciples
When Jesus first told His disciples that he would soon be leaving them, they were greatly perplexed and asked Him all kinds of questions. The thought of Him leaving them... »