One year at Vacation Bible School, the lights went out. Well, not just the lights. The entire church was without power–and just as we were getting into our day of Vacation Bible School with the children. We were quite thankful … Continue reading
There will be no suckers in Heaven. My eight-year-old, seeing the title of my planned post, wondered if I was talking about candy–but this is deeper. And sure, the easily deceived will not be there unless they learn to lean … Continue reading
The book of Jeremiah is one of those Bible books that we, as Christians, may be tempted to avoid. It seems so much easier to just read the blessings in God’s Word. After all, the blessings are what we are … Continue reading
My daughter, Samantha, is hoping to attend Walla Walla University this fall. So last Thursday found Samantha, little brother, and their dad and me on the road to Washington. Although it took us most of the day to arrive, with … Continue reading
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1 Notice how the Psalmist does not say, “Blessed is he who has never sinned.” Although, certainly there would be awesome blessing in a sinless life, that blessing … Continue reading
So, who reaps in Vacation Bible School? Have you ever found yourself asking this question? … Continue reading
I love the way the Lord has lessons to share with us through simple experiences in our lives. I had lots of time to think during my bike trip to town with my son, Jonathon. If you have missed the … Continue reading
Have you noticed that when you start some new adventure, you tend to give it all you’ve got in a great push for the “finish line” right from the start…until you realize there’s no way you’re going to even get … Continue reading
Yesterday, I rode a bicycle to town with my teenage son, Jonathon. He was confident in me all the way. My younger teen, Samantha, was not so sure I’d make it back home. … Continue reading
Just yesterday, I was talking about the cold, dry season we have been having. Then last evening, it began to pour. We just never know what God has in store for us, or when. What we do know, though, is … Continue reading
