bible – Peace in the Desert

Let it Go

I will never forget one winter day in 2010. Nothing spectacular happened; it was just an ordinary day. The kids were in and out because of the fresh snow. I spent all morning getting the kids dressed in all the snow apparel and wiping the floor clean of the snow they and the dog hadContinue reading “Let it Go”

Faith

Imagine being 75 years old, settled in a comfortable life, surrounded by family, friends, and traditions. Then one day, as you are going along, the Almighty God speaks to you and calls you to follow him in blind obedience. He asks you to leave your land, family, traditions, and everything you know behind and enterContinue reading “Faith”

ARMYWORMS

I sit in a chair by my bedroom window for my quiet time in the morning. One morning, I looked out at my front yard and noticed a dead patch of grass. This was incredibly annoying because the grass was entirely redone earlier in spring. We spoke with the landscaper, who said to water theContinue reading “ARMYWORMS”

Humility

We live in a society that celebrates greatness. We honor those who excel in a chosen field and host many award ceremonies. Growing up in a Christian home, humility was stressed. Pride was something to be avoided because it was against God. We heard the scripture that “pride goes before the fall” (Proverbs 16:18) referredContinue reading “Humility”

Abundance and Famine

I grew up in a small town in Ohio. I had a wonderful childhood. My father always planted a garden. After my parents harvested all the vegetables in the fall, we had a bonfire. It was something I looked forward to all year. We also had a grape arbor in the sideyard. It never producedContinue reading “Abundance and Famine”