Jesus Likes Realists

โ€So then he told them plainly, โ€œLazarus is dead, and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.โ€ Then Thomas (also known as Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, โ€œLet us also go, that we may die with him.โ€โ€œโ€ญโ€ญJohnโ€ฌ โ€ญ11โ€ฌ:โ€ญ14โ€ฌ-โ€ญ16โ€ฌ … Continue reading Jesus Likes Realists

Spoiler alert: God wins

We now live on the west coast of North America, which has so many benefits. New Yearโ€™s Eve culminates at 9 PM EST. Hallelujah! We can celebrate with friends and be asleep by 10 PM Pacific. Itโ€™s fabulous! The difficulty can sometimes be found in spoilers such as the final score on a football game … Continue reading Spoiler alert: God wins

Waste Not, Want Not

Waste is an interesting word for a writing prompt, but itโ€™s the one offered by Kate today. I donโ€™t want to waste an opportunity to attempt to be an encouragement for the Lord, and at the same time I donโ€™t want to be wasteful with words. โ€˜Waste not, want notโ€™ is an expression Iโ€™ve heard … Continue reading Waste Not, Want Not

Glass 2/3 full?

Have you ever been asked this question: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? Probably most of us have been asked this question as part of an ice breaker type activity within a social group setting. Itโ€™s supposed to be a rudimentary test of our overall bent towards optimism … Continue reading Glass 2/3 full?

Love Sees the Face of Hope

And rejoices in Godโ€™s unfailing goodness! Two of the people I love to read about at Christmas are people I consider as some of the unsung heroes. They are the backstage persevering servants of God who prayed to get to see the fulfillment of Godโ€™s promised Messiah. They were born and called of God to … Continue reading Love Sees the Face of Hope

Happy isโ€ฆ

When are you most happy? Circumstances that include celebration bring the biggest smile to my face. And if dancing is included then Iโ€™m beside myself with laughter, endorphins free falling from my brain. Celebrating makes me happy. Happy isโ€ฆ long anticipated joy! The birth of a baby A wedding after a lengthy engagement A clear … Continue reading Happy isโ€ฆ

Wisdom Wednesday.07

TAV โ€May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. May your hand … Continue reading Wisdom Wednesday.07