Reflections on friendship
I had never before appreciated friendships as much as I did during my recent health crisis. After a major heart operation that took eight hours, followed by two days in a... »
Personal Accounts
Who remembers you
I was in the back of a conference hall watching a farewell meeting taking place in the front of the room. A company was saying goodbye to a member of their team. When the... »
Overcome evil with good
Romans 12 is one of those chapters where every time I read it, some part pops off of the page. If I feel like my faith walk is a little out of alignment, it clearly shows... »
He sees every sparrow
Whenever I see birds, I’m reminded of how Jesus used sparrows as an illustration of how much God loves us. He said: “Aren't two sparrows sold for only a penny? But your F... »
Learning to trust
I’ve always loved cats and felt that I had a way with them, but I met a challenge with JJ and Felix. They were a gift from my daughter-in-law who had started feeding thei... »
Hand in hand, connected to love
My husband and I like to go for long walks. It has been part of our daily exercise to go outside to enjoy the beauty of nature in all seasons. We often hold hands as we w... »
The power of our thoughts
I remember, when I was a child, watching a movie about Martians that were invading Earth. I was greatly impacted and began to see Martians inside my closet and other plac... »
The victory that overcomes
Jesus told His disciples, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the wor... »
Just hold my hand
Twenty years ago, I was in a car accident. Thankfully, it wasn’t too serious, but somehow it left quite a scar on me. I became afraid to travel by car, especially on high... »
Finding peace in an anxious world
A lot is happening in today’s world. From one crisis to the next—wars, natural disasters, and the rise of AI reshaping the job market—the news often leaves us feeling anx... »
What makes the “kingdom of heaven” heavenly?
What would the perfect neighborhood or city look like? Perhaps it would have mansions lining the streets and parks on every corner. There would be no traffic jams, many b... »
The transformation
Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will... »
Applying scripture
The Bible is full of treasures, and scripture can be likened in a way to a jewel with many aspects. When viewing a jewel from different angles, with light shining from di... »