The Israelites were on a 40 year desert journey. I have been on a 36 year journey through arid desert and valley green, and mountains that lead to the holy camp of Gilgal. Our life stories are made up of the same geography. Where did it begin for you? Mine began before I was on the road to Woodstock, on the back of a Harley, … [Read more...]
Nothing for Granted
Like most mornings, I woke up at 5:30 and realized by the chime of 8 (9000 seconds later), that I hadn’t taken even one of those seconds to murmer a “thank you." In the rush of moments that make up every 24 hours, I can get caught up with life like so many of us. Can anyone of us honestly say they have never taken life for … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name?
Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name? Do you think it defines you? I hated my name when I was in school. Try not to stand out as the only one named "Verna" dressed in auburn hair on bone-skinny frame. As I got older, I grew into my name and was grateful to be someone who didn’t seem to need a last one. Besides, … [Read more...]
HAPPY NEW . . . DAY!
As 2011 comes to an end, I discovered I have celebrated 13, 258 days, (but, who’s counting?) since I first made a commitment to follow Jesus. Each one filled with His new compassion whether it brought triumph or trial. Great is His faithfulness. His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22 Reviewing old journals … [Read more...]
The Handmaiden
Have you ever wondered what kind of woman God chose to be the “blessed among women” mother of His only Son? The story in the gospel of Luke (1:26-38) tells us. Gabriel was sent from God to tell the young Jewish maiden she would have a holy baby. Without the aid of ultrasound she would know beyond a doubt it was to be a boy. … [Read more...]
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