Staff Blog
Mother
Before I could see you I labored for long weeks. When you finally came, I kissed your rosy cheeks. Every day we loved you for almost eighteen years, Every day in our home, through fun, work, prayers and tears. Nighttime feeding, Diaper-changing, Baby-cooing, Not much snoozing! Learning to talk, Learning to walk, ‘Fraid…
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Life Can Be Hard
We all know that life can beat us up from time to time. We can go through difficult things, or people close to us can go through difficult things. When people we love (even our kids) go through hard things, we want to have words of encouragement for them. That can be very powerful. The…
Read More TWO THIEVES
Two thieves were crucified, one on His left, one right. Both robbers heaped insults with sinister delight. The townsfolks hurled insults at Jesus, Innocent. The crowd on a mission, enraged and militant. “Father, please forgive them, they don’t know what they do.” This stunning prayer for them? This hostile retinue?! “Save us and save yourself!…
Read More Justice and Mercy
He was tried for murder, faced harsh imprisonment, Convicted of treason, capital punishment. The wrath of government would make him a lesson,Publicly scorned, tortured, loathed, shamed, harsh oppression. On execution day, the city in uproar,A more heinous convict was found; all did abhor!Mercy for convict one, the judge threw out his case.Convict two, more loathsome,…
Read More Repentance in the season of Lent
In this season of Lent, I have been learning a lot about repentance. Repentance is more than confession or feeling sorry for what we have done. It is a commitment to turn away from it, to make a plan and do what it takes to not fall into that sin again. I am convicted that…
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