Patience, My Greatest Treasure by Kate Rettig Tysdahl
James 5:7-10 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. (James 5:7) I tried not to look at the clock. I sat alone in my classroom. It was […]
The Holy Road Home by Constance McNeill
Isaiah 35:1-10 The Holy Road Home (Isaiah 35:8a) Though the book of Isaiah contains many beautiful passages, much of what the prophet has to say is not pleasant or easily welcomed. The book confronts the sin and disobedience of God’s people, repeatedly calling them to repentance and forgiveness. Yet, against this stark background, Isaiah 35 […]
Rejoice in the Lord Always by Jennifer Rhoad
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord Always. (Philippians 4:4) Rejoice in the Lord when the laughter brings light When the tears come and blur your sight Rejoice in the Lord on graduation day When the letter of rejection has its say Rejoice in the Lord for the promotion and raise When the bank account is […]
Rejoice in the Lord Always by Jennifer Rhoad
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord Always. (Philippians 4:4) Rejoice in the Lord when the laughter brings light When the tears come and blur your sight Rejoice in the Lord on graduation day When the letter of rejection has its say Rejoice in the Lord for the promotion and raise When the bank account is […]
Humble, Grateful, Unsure, Full of Faith by Becky Gossett
Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. (Luke 1:46-48) Humble – Grateful – Unsure – Full of Faith Billy and I were touring the Philadelphia Museum of Art when I found what […]
Humble, Grateful, Unsure, Full of Faith by Becky Gossett
Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. (Luke 1:46-48) Humble – Grateful – Unsure – Full of Faith Billy and I were touring the Philadelphia Museum of Art when I found what […]