Are You Building Up or Tearing Down?

Are You Building Up or Tearing Down?

As the tensions flare regarding race, religion, political preferences, gender, economic status, or even career choice, differences abound. What has always made the United States great are the many diverse people groups, the various differences between these groups,...
Why I Am Not Wearing a Mask

Why I Am Not Wearing a Mask

Please take a moment to stay with me regarding the topic of wearing a mask or choosing not to wear a mask. Like everything else, there are two sides to every situation. In our current pandemic, emotions are heightened and everything appears to be a trigger. Let me...
The Story in the Stone

The Story in the Stone

Today, my Bible Study app reminded me that God is our rock. He is the One upon whom we stand. He is unwavering and strong. As a little girl, I was always drawn to rocks. I would spend hours in the creek bed searching for that unusual treasure. I would sift through the...
Shedding the Grave Clothes

Shedding the Grave Clothes

The resurrection story is one of conquering! Jesus conquered death. Before He ascended, He had to shed His grave clothes first. This is an often overlooked part of this beautiful story. Grave clothes were used to wrap the expired body before placing it in a tomb....
40 Hours of Silence

40 Hours of Silence

During this Easter weekend of 2020, we are experiencing this time in history like never before. For the first time in my sixty years, I will not be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, within a church building. I began reflecting on the 40 hours of...