The Resurrection: how do you respond?

A peek into an ongoing correspondence between sister-friends. She is one of my Paulettes and most assuredly my longtime Barnabia. Dear friend, I read yesterday Matthew 28 and Mark 16. This was our planned chronological reading with The Bible Recap. My reading walked me through the crucifixion. And then I encountered The Resurrection of Christ.  … Continue reading The Resurrection: how do you respond?

When Jesus walks inโ€ฆ

youtube.com/shorts/kP5LTc9sSzY Luke 24:13-27. The walk to Emmaus. The timeframe is post - resurrection. The tomb is empty. The women encountered angels at the tomb who declared, "โ€œHe is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: โ€˜The Son of Man must be delivered over to … Continue reading When Jesus walks inโ€ฆ

Morning Communion: What happened to Thanksgiving?

November 15, 2025 A grateful heart. {good morning!} Iโ€™m determined to not miss this โ€˜give thanksโ€™ season. Lord, donโ€™t let me miss YOU. Donโ€™t let me miss Your withness in these days quickly passing toward a new year. Teach me to walk slowly. To look up and around. I donโ€™t want to miss what You … Continue reading Morning Communion: What happened to Thanksgiving?

A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œIs not life more than foodโ€ฆ?โ€

November 12, 2025. {A bountiful harvest ~ oranges} Day 12. A grateful heart. I am grateful for the bounty of oranges this year. Grateful because weโ€™ve done absolutely nothing to produce this fruit. And yet, it is ours. And they are delicious! We purchased the house with the means God has entrusted to us. But … Continue reading A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œIs not life more than foodโ€ฆ?โ€

Morning Communion: Will you help me?

November 8, 2025 {Imagine the dusty feet in sandals walking across this desert sand} Jesus in dusty sandaled feet, as You call me out of my comfort in the dark morning, I want to follow You. Will you walk me to the coffee pot? I want to drink my cup with You this morning. Help … Continue reading Morning Communion: Will you help me?

A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œWhere have you laid him?โ€

November 5, 2025 โ€œWhen Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, โ€œLord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.โ€ When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit … Continue reading A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œWhere have you laid him?โ€

Morning Communion: Who owns the glory?

November 1, 2025 Pondering on a full moon setting. Anticipating the next occurrence of such beauty and brilliance. Iโ€™m not promised the opportunity to behold another full moon. The full moon 4 AM Awakened in the earliest morning hours by the light streaming into our bedroom window. It was too bright to ignore. Pulling myself … Continue reading Morning Communion: Who owns the glory?