A Gentile woman travels far to find Jesus. She hears that He is the One who can help her demon-possessed daughter. She has a few things against her. She's a woman. She's a pagan. She's a peasant. The disciples are annoyed and demand that she be sent away. Jesus ignores her. But, she has an expectation of the One she is … [Read more...]
Where in the World?
Glad to be home from a few days away. Upon my arrival, I was also glad to find that my husband had planned a quiet get away to a quaint mountain town a few hours from home. We headed up along Route 6 to get a better look at autumn and pulled up to the inn. During the afternoon, we drove through the tranquil neighborhood of … [Read more...]
The Foundling
I love the simple times depicted in the Waltons series. Somehow, I didn't have the same appreciation for the show back in the 70's when it originally aired, as I do today. Watching the classic reruns transports me back to a time when rush and craziness were not so much a part of my life. The prologue in the beginning of each … [Read more...]
Keeper of the Bread
Keeper of the Bread Posted by Verna on September 18, 2011 Our choir director often begins worship time by sharing a deep truth, or just a simple story about his wife's day lilies. His illustrations cause me to think further than Sunday. Today, it was bread . . . I find it interesting, that when the Bible was translated … [Read more...]
The Sound of Warning
Wouldn't it be helpful if every time we were in a dangerous place an alarm would sound? The other day, my husband Jeff and I, were sitting together on our sun porch having morning devotions before beginning the day. I was grateful to be at home at this time of the morning with him, since most days I'm already at work. In the … [Read more...]