There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:4 NKJV) When my son was a toddler, he picked me a bouquet of dandelions one day. I can still remember the sweetness in his smile as he toddled over and handed them to me. Some people see only weeds when they see dandelions. I see the … Continue reading Diversities, by Lori Altebaumer
Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. John 13:15 To experience humility, spend time with a temperamental and overly tired toddler—in a public place. These tiny humans with emotions they can’t control have brought many a parent to their embarrassed … Continue reading Feet, by Lori Altebaumer
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; … Proverbs 3:13 NKJV I’ve reached the stage of life where I can gain weight just by thinking about a donut. My physical being seems to attract calories out of the atmosphere like polar molecules bonding to form water. (Disclaimer … I had to look that up. I barely survived Organic … Continue reading Gain, by Lori Altebaumer
O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalm 16:2 NKJV I woke up this morning to a blinking alarm clock. At some point during the night, we must have experienced a power outage. I could tell it had been brief, since the clock still told the correct time. Only it’s … Continue reading Apart, by Lori Altebaumer
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,” James 1:2 ESV For many people, starting off a new year with a fresh list of goals and aspirations has become the standard for celebrating this turn of the calendar page. But for others, the page comes and goes in a blur of burdens … Continue reading Count, by Lori Altebaumer