“…he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.” Psalm 33:15 ESV Raising twins brought me a lot of insight into the human need to be seen as an individual. My twins are fraternal—a boy and a girl. And as the saying goes, as different as night and day. And yet … Continue reading Fashions, by Lori Altebaumer
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:1-2 It’s spring in my part of the world. Flowers are blooming, birds singing, trees budding, the sights of new life … Continue reading Gardener, by Ginger Williams
Then the LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD?” Exodus 4:11 (ESV) Blind to the Problem I spent several college summers as a camp counselor. A girl returned for an additional session. I recognized her red hair and … Continue reading Blind, by Becky Antkowiak
“It is finished.” John 19:28-30. Three of the most powerful words uttered by a human. Ever. When Jesus declares the ultimate victory as he slips into death, people watching probably didn’t fully grasp what he meant. The crowd likely thought he was giving up his life. And of course, he was. But what they didn’t know, … Continue reading Finished by Debb Hackett
I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 I recently heard the admonition, “Don’t waste your wilderness.” What does that even mean? “Waste” it? My first reaction was Good Gravy! I’m just trying to crawl through the wilderness intact, dodging scorpions, keeping my footing in the shifting sands, … Continue reading Wilderness, by Melissa Carey