“Hope” The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. He asked me, “Son of … [Read more…]
“Anxious Moments” Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not … [Read more…]
“Spring Cleaning” Officially, Spring begins this coming Thursday (March 20). But for the past week or more, we have been very fortunate with some beautiful weather. The mild temperatures and longer periods of daylight (along with high wind gusts and predictions of severe storms and major swings in the temperature) have definitely given us a … [Read more…]
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“Who Is Jesus?” It’s a straightforward enough question, “Who is Jesus?” If you’re reading this, chances are Jesus plays a significant role in your life. But what would you say if someone – perhaps a coworker or an old friend – asked you to tell them who Jesus is, not just historically, but who Jesus … [Read more…]
“Intimate Communion” Below was my morning devotion from this past Monday. These words have stayed will me all week, and now I pass them along to you. I hope they bless you as much as they’ve blessed and inspired me. Blessings, Chris The intimate relationship between the Father and the Son has a name. It … [Read more…]
“Chasing Pain” It’s been two weeks now since I broke my arm. I am one-week post-op and recovering well. I have learned a lot these past couple of weeks and have been given a lot of advice. Everyone who has been through something similar has a bit of wisdom to share, and for the most … [Read more…]
“Small Ties That Bind” This morning, I got out of bed and made my coffee. I said a prayer over my cup–my morning coffee prayer– asking, as I do each morning, that God will bless all of those whose hands have led to the cup being placed in my hands. I use the same phrases, … [Read more…]
“It’s All Been Done Before” I’ve shared previously that many of my childhood summer vacations revolved around visiting my paternal grandparents who lived about 20 minutes from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Punxy (as many of the locals call it) is most known for being the home of Punxsutawney Phil – the groundhog who predicts the weather every … [Read more…]
Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn” – Isaiah 51:1 I absolutely love it when a scripture I have likely read 20 times or more surprises me. That’s what happened yesterday as … [Read more…]