“Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They’ll stay faithful as long as it’s safe and doesn’t involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going.” ~ Charles StanleyBefore I started reading my Bible, you know, before I […]
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” There is a faith crying out to us…in the wind. It calls, “come nearer”. It whispers, “hope”, “believe”, “persevere” for there is more we are not tasting, higher steps we have yet to embrace because of fear. I climb blindly. Will you? Will you rest on wings like […]
“According to Persecution.org, 200 million Christians are being persecuted in the world today for their faith.” Yet, for the most part the media is silent. While in the mountains of Guatemala, I met an arm-less man filled with Jesus. A missionary there explained to us, a “neighbor” cut it off with a machete because he converted to […]
I buckle over at the photos on my screen. God’s house…up in flames. Egypt. The tyranny of it all. I hear how Christians are hiding their cross necklaces, scribbling out the crucifix tattoos on their wrists, in hopes to hide from the Brotherhood pursuing them. Many remain locked indoors…fearing the percussion of an angry mob. A […]
My daughter is African American. I am white. Although I grew up surrounded by diversity, we now live in horse country, surrounded by mostly Caucasian people. I know my Bible… Romans 10:12 “There is no difference between Jew and Greek, the same Lord over all, will answer all those that call upon His name.” […]
We snuggle in a booth. After twenty years. More in love than ever. Rain slays sheets of regret. Washing away tomorrow. One of those days. All is just right. The light of of new beginnings. Shines bright in hearts fully wanting. And I hear them cheer. Down center. From the bar, a little too near. Tipsy […]