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
As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. Colossians 1:10 The Message. Last spring, my friend and her husband tried growing tomatoes. With anticipation they carefully planted the seeds and nurtured them…batch after batch. Not a single plant flourished or even survived. They would either sprout … Continue reading Work, by Melissa Carey
I’ve been burning a lot of incense lately. No, not to get in touch with my 1960’s inner child. I want to discover why incense (frankincense in particular) was a pleasing offering to God. Then I’d like to understand how it relates to the birth of the Christ child. Frankincense is referenced on several occasions … Continue reading Frankincense, by Melissa Carey
“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 My mom died a few weeks ago. As she enjoyed extremely close, attentive and loving relationships with her family for 90 plus happy years here on earth and died suddenly with little pain, … Continue reading Father, by Melissa Carey
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 I had a wee little “disagreement” with my dear husband of 33 years the other day, which threatened to blow up our family vacation and my reunion with the tiny people that hold my heart … Continue reading Truth, by Melissa Carey