“Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?’” (Genesis 50:15-19). Has anyone else had a lot to keep track of lately? Because this past year, I’ve had a list! Everything, including buying the cheese for our daughter’s wedding shower to booking a … Continue reading Place, by Beth Duewel
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. Proverbs 14:8 NIV A few mornings ago, I was making my bed and glanced out the window to see one of the many stray cats that find their way to our house walk by. I looked out the … Continue reading Deception, by Lori Altebaumer
After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, … Continue reading Finished, by Melissa Carey
“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 “It’s life, that’s all, kiddo.” My dad says. My father and I are walking the muddy edge of the Mohican River, both of us doing a pretty bad job of avoiding the puddles, I remember. … Continue reading Goodness, by Beth Duewel
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Phil 4:13 Life has many tricky seasons and I’m in several. Can I get some empathy or solidarity? My family and I are rallying to care for an elderly relative who is advanced in years and now experiencing some significant decline. I don’t find it … Continue reading Can, by Debb Hackett