I don’t do a lot of reading in the book of Jeremiah.  I was surprised, then, to find myself led to Jeremiah 18. The particular aspect of the passage that caught my attention was the eloquence with which God...

There are three passages in Luke 1 that are well-read and often-shared.  The first is Luke 1:38, in which Mary responds to Gabriel’s announcement that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, and she, a virgin, would conceive a...

I was scanning emails and came across a newsletter title that caught my eye.  Written by minister/author Lee Johndrow of Village Church in New Hampshire, the title read “Stop, Drop and Roll – It’s Time to Overcome the Fire...

I was seeking Him for additional insight regarding thanksgiving and thankfulness.  But as I sat down to read, I didn’t end up in any of the passages I anticipated.  I found myself in The Messagetranslation of the Book of...

“Thankfulness” is a concept with many subtle variations of meaning and impact. In the online article Scientific Proof that Being Thankful Improves Your Health, the author wrote, “Research shows that consistently grateful people are  happier, more energetic, more hopeful,...

It’s a little early for “Thanksgiving thanks” … but it is always in season to “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… and be thankful…with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and...

I continue to be enthralled with the colors of Autumn this year.  Although I know there are natural processes at work as the days shorten, the leaf sugars and proteins change, etc., I think about what delight the Father...

I was talking to a family member about why that person had never pursued a particular hobby for which there had been ample talent worth developing, and early efforts had already demonstrated impressive skill. When it came down to...