In the early morning fresh air, I cleaned the flower beds. First, I tackled the tall purple coneflowers, whose seed heads had provided the birds with winter food. With my handheld, small shears, I quickly cut. Snip, snip, down they came. Next came the yarrow: snip, snip, the old dried stalks were quickly removed. FromContinue reading “Cleaning the Flower Beds”
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What About Saturday? (Audio Version)
So, I’m trying something new. An audio version of my latest devotion. I’d love to hear your feedback. How many of you like the audio version? Who prefers to read?
What About Saturday?
We celebrate Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and, of course, Easter Sunday. But what about Saturday? What must it have been like for Jesus’ followers on the day after he was crucified? The day before His resurrection? Scripture doesn’t reveal much about this time, but we do know that some of the disciples had gathered together.Continue reading “What About Saturday?”
Judas at the Last Supper
My name is Judas; you may have heard of me. Yes, I attended the “last supper.” But my mind was elsewhere. How desperately I wanted our promised land back! Because of that, three years previously, I’d been drawn to Jesus. I was so tired of the Roman rule that I was ready to do anythingContinue reading “Judas at the Last Supper”
A Work of Art
Many admire the beauty of glass, its colors sparkling. Stepping stones, with embedded glass, decorate gardens. Stained-glass windows inspire awe and reverence. To make the stained-glass, the artist first breaks the glass, leaving tiny splinters and sharp edges. Next, she grinds the edges smooth. Once shaped and smoothed, the artist solders the pieces together toContinue reading “A Work of Art”
Tending the Garden: a Parable
There once was a woman who married, had children, worked hard to provide a pleasant home for her family and raise her children in a loving manner. She worked in her church and did her best to serve her God in the ways she could. After her children matured, this woman went to work and enjoyed meaningfulContinue reading “Tending the Garden: a Parable”
Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning. It’s a time to sort through the clutter in my house, designating some items to give away and others to trash. It’s a time to scrub all the surfaces and wipe down the dusty corners. Sometimes I avoid the tasks at hand, wishing instead to relax and enjoy myself. But I know itContinue reading “Spring Cleaning”
A Child’s Walk
“Let’s go,” the father called to his four-year-old son. Jimmy scampered over and reached his small hand up for his dad’s firm grasp. Eagerly he tugged on the strong arm, “Let’s go, let’s go,” he sang. Small hand wrapped firmly in the larger hand, out the door they walked, down the sidewalk. Jimmy hopped andContinue reading “A Child’s Walk”
Unexpected Blessings
Unexpected Blessings Walking along the trail, I looked to my left. What I saw stopped me in my tracks. There, only ten to twelve feet away, stood four white-tailed deer, staring at me. I stopped, breathless, and stared back at them. They stood so close I could see the black markings on their faces. BehindContinue reading “Unexpected Blessings”
A Box of Chocolates
Imagine that someone has given you a big box of chocolates! What is the first thing you do? Most would probably say Thank you, open the box, and graciously offer the first piece to the giver of this scrumptious gift. Would you begrudge giving that first piece of chocolate to the person who gave youContinue reading “A Box of Chocolates”
Growing Our Faith Together 