Okay, so we’ve all heard it: “If so-and-so jumps off a bridge, will you do it to?” In the storm of our teenage angst, this is so not cool! I know you have been there too-just wanting to be like everyone else-even at the risk of losing who you are as an individual. This brings to mind a silly little story of when I was in the 5th grade. The cool group of girls decided that Wednesday was going to be “Units Day.” Don’t you remember that early 90’s fad of those cotton mix and match outfits with the colorful … Continue Reading »»
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Oh how I love Easter season! The fact that Spring is in full bloom is very apropos for the celebration of our Resurrected King. Easter is a season of renewal and redemption, who wouldn’t love that! On this Palm Sunday, please read the following passage. I pray that you will be rejoicing and waving your “palms” right now in front of this computer screen! Luke 19:38-40 (The Message)37-38Right at the crest, where Mount Olives begins its descent, the whole crowd of disciples burst into enthusiastic praise over all the mighty works they had witnessed: Blessed is he who comes, the … Continue Reading »»
I am now moving on to 1 Samuel. No, don’t worry, I did not skip the book of Judges or Ruth. I apologize for not blogging on those books, life just got in the way! Our new friend Samuel is the son of Hannah who prayed diligently for a son and committed him to the Lord. So, in the beginning of 1Samuel, we find little boy Sam ministering to the Lord in the temple under Eli. Then one night, Samuel heard a call: 1 Samuel 3:3-5and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of … Continue Reading »»