“Come to Me” is all about the holy season of Lent. Answering an invitation that can change a life is hard to pass up. But we do. I did several times before I became a devoted Jesus follower. And I haven’t been the same since. . . I met Jesus in John back in 1975. He took me by the heart to introduce me to those whose lives … [Read more...]
Wounds and Wonders
It was a Sunday in September in the year 1975 when four words changed the course of life. That was 14,609 days ago and all the in-betweens that came from a moment when just as I am reluctantly went to a church service by way of a child’s hand. And so, since I didn’t want to be there, a wretch like me had a plan of escape, and … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Testimony
Every one of us has a story. And every one of us who believe Christ has transformed our life has a testimony, the greatest story ever told. Some say it’s a private story that should be told to only certain ones in a certain place, maybe they don’t want to offend, or maybe they just don’t know how to tell it, so they don’t . … [Read more...]
I Believe . . . Why?
I'm asked the hard easy question, "Why do you believe in God?" The answer is so much more than I can give. My answer carved from life. Living the answer. So I say, “We’ve met. I’ve experienced Him.” No time for testimony, just a simple answer while hoping this young man was reading my countenance. I sensed frustration … [Read more...]
Scribing Scraps
My daybreak therapy is praying with a pen, recording trials and blessings of yesterday. King David and I have spent many quiet dawns and silent nights in the Psalms he once penned in caves and pastures. David the shepherd–king has faithfully been a good mentor, guiding me through the tough times of life, leading me beside … [Read more...]