The Door Will Shut

โ€œโ€œBut while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.โ€โ€ญโ€ญMatthewโ€ฌ โ€ญ25โ€ฌ:โ€ญ10โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ In this parable of Jesus, there were 10 single young women, virgins, who anxiously awaited the Bridegroomโ€™s arrival. Jesus described 5 … Continue reading The Door Will Shut

Striving Doesnโ€™t Set a Beautiful Table

โ€œBut Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, โ€œLord, donโ€™t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!โ€โ€โ€ญโ€ญLukeโ€ฌ โ€ญ10โ€ฌ:โ€ญ40โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Much has been written about Martha and her sister Mary. I doubt Iโ€™ve … Continue reading Striving Doesnโ€™t Set a Beautiful Table

Could you please clarify?

Just now. No filter. A feature of our town that I love most are the mountains. They fascinate me with the varied heights of the peaks, the textures, and shadows, and best of all the variety of colors from day to day and season to season. Iโ€™ve looked up almost every morning and evening for … Continue reading Could you please clarify?

Anticipate the Gathering

Heading southโ€ฆ Itโ€™s time! Get ready. Theyโ€™re on their way! Anticipation. Canadian Thanksgiving is a recent memory, cars are packed, and our northern neighbors are heading back south for winter. This is an exciting time for those of us who have held down the desert fort during the heat of summer. Itโ€™s been quiet since … Continue reading Anticipate the Gathering

An Attempt To Delight

If you are following along with me on my October writing journey, you know that Iโ€™m reading, pondering and writing about the many Biblical events and conversations centered around food and gathering at a table. Come To The Table Iโ€™m thoroughly enjoying myself and learning in the process. And not just me. This month long … Continue reading An Attempt To Delight

You Can Feed Them

Come To The Table. And what if thereโ€™s no table? With Jesus itโ€™s enough. Wherever people are gathered outside all day, a picnic is bound to break out. We all have a mom, sister, or bestie who never leaves home for a whole day without packing sandwiches, granola bars, and fruit. Just in case. And … Continue reading You Can Feed Them

He has made a way of escapeโ€ฆ

Escape: seeking to be free. Fleeing something or someone. Desiring a change of scenery. Moving away from perceived danger. Running from. Changing boundaries. Getting away from responsibilities. An alternative reality. โ€œFollow Meโ€ ~Jesus Escape, the word at first glance is simple, basic, and common sense. However, the longer I ponder, the deeper and wider my … Continue reading He has made a way of escapeโ€ฆ