In light of the recent tragedy in Atlanta, Georgia, it has come to my attention that projection is a severe problem within the religious community. For those unaware, in March 2021, a man described as deeply religious by those who knew him opened fire upon...
Several weeks ago, a discussion on Facebook turned very ugly. One person posted a short political comment. Others joined in, and pretty soon someone (we’ll call that person “Chris”) was attacked for their point of view. While Chris had a point of view that was...
I have been reading through Ephesians over the last month. In light of Easter, which is fast approaching, I am reminded about the significance of Jesus’ work on the cross. 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by...
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Nothing says new like springtime! Green shoots of grass appearing, crocuses starting to peep out, and buds forming on trees. Birds are...
I grew up in a home where there was not much love. A lot of screaming, hollering, but not much joy. My mom was so verbally abusive. The only time we heard God’s name was when it was being used as a swear. I...
Last week I looked at my healing journey from the physical perspective. My experience is that illness, disease, or physical affliction is always a doorway into God’s grace and an opportunity for healing not only of body, but also mind, heart, and spirit. As I...
It has been almost ten months since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I wanted to share my healing journey so far with you. Part One of my blog deals with the physical side of things while Part Two, next week, will focus on...
These are two well known New Testament stories about generosity. In Mark 12 a widow is commended by Jesus for her giving and is comparing her to others who gave more, but the widow gave all that she had. While Jesus teaches in the countryside,...
Last year, PIXAR released a movie called Soul about a man who dies and tries to get his life back while discovering the joys of living. When trying to convince someone (who shall remain nameless for privacy) to watch, they were told the premise and...
Several years ago, one of my children and I were like oil and water. He wanted to go in one direction; I wanted him to go in another. We were frequently at odds with one another and seemed to have nothing in common except that...