“And he said, Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.” Matthew 13:52 My daughter and I were out to lunch the other day, and she asked me a question: Mom, howContinue reading “The Cold Storage”
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A Heart-Breaking Progression
When we don’t guard our hearts, it is like giving ground away to things that are addictive and bring despair. God’s truth is so, so practical for life! Why don’t we listen???
Turning Ashes into Beauty
I’m sure you have noticed it too. More people are feeling hopeless than ever in our lifetime. The pandemic and the chaotic world we find ourselves in have certainly added to this crisis of discouragement and hoplessness. Turning Beauty into Ashes was written with hurting people in mind.
A Mere Whisper
No matter who you are or where you live, you too are affected by the thundering noise of the abnormally noisy and harsh world. It is way too, LOUD!
But there is hope.
Christmas and the Pillar of Fire
[Exo 13:21 NLT] 21 The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night. The people of Israel were on their way out of Egypt and finallyContinue reading “Christmas and the Pillar of Fire”
Good Twists and Bad Turns
This is just how life is- no one gets out of this world without twists and turns. We can all attest that many good twists and bad turns have occurred in our life stories. Some twists are so good that we can jump for joy, but some turns seem to generate tremendous disappointment, hurt, and sorrow.
Overwhelmed
Ezekiel 3:15…I was overwhelmed and sat among them for seven days. Have you ever been so overwhelmed with life that all you can do is sit in stunned silence, wondering what in the world just happened? I doubt anyone gets through life without experiencing this kind of emotional pain at least once. Some years ago, myContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
A Half-Baked Cake
The people of Israel mingle with godless foreigners, making themselves as worthless as a half-baked cake. Hosea 7:8 When Tom and I were first married, creating delicious meals was not part of my repetoire. I can’t even remember ever making a meal before I was married. I had to jump in quickly and learn how to maneuver aroundContinue reading “A Half-Baked Cake”
ALL-IN- Season 1-Episode 9
Nuggets of Truth Podcast Click here to listen to the Nuggets of Truth Podcast! In this episode: In today’s episode, we are chatting about what it looks like to be ALL-IN as a Christian. Not one toe in, not half in, but ALL-IN. Is this even possible? Paul seemed to think so when he wroteContinue reading “ALL-IN- Season 1-Episode 9”
Generous Forgiveness!
In many parts of the world, open-air markets are still the primary way grain is sold. An honest and generous merchant will take a basket, pour some grain into it, and press it down to make room for more. He will shake the basket from side to side to help all the tiny grains fill in any air pockets. And, then he will press it down some more, adding grain as he goes.
Anne Farnum 