Jesus, Granter of Wishes We often see Jesus as granting everyone’s desires, but this Pollyanna viewpoint doesn’t always jive with Scripture. At one point during Pontius Pilate’s dealings with Jesus, … [Read more...]
WHY JESUS PRAYED by Paul Stroble
Why Jesus Prayed For a long time I’ve drawn comfort from passages in the book of Hebrews, where we read that Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was … [Read more...]
OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH
Our Refuge and Strength God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear... (Psalm 46:1-2a) On any list of favorite psalms, Psalm 46 is among the top … [Read more...]
A WORD FOR THE NEW YEAR by Gail Kittleson
The new year: even though the last one went so fast, we’re glad to welcome another. The author of Ecclesiastes instructs us, Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, 2017
Failed New Year's Resolutions I should have learned by now. New Year's Resolutions don't work for me. But they're such a good idea. The process makes sense to me. Review the past year Think … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS LIGHT
Christmas Light The Christmas story we tell most often this time of year comes from the gospels of Matthew and Luke, but my favorite version comes from John's gospel: In the beginning was the … [Read more...]
JOY IN A GRAY MONTH by Paul Stroble
A Father's Song "And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the … [Read more...]
FAMILY HISTORY OF JESUS, THE ANNOINTED
This is the family history, the genealogy, of Jesus the Anointed, the coming King. You will see in this history that Jesus is descended from King David, and that He is also descended from Abraham. … [Read more...]
READY FOR THE MERCY by Gail Kittleson
Ready for the Mercy “...carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying...staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of … [Read more...]
ENTER GOD’S GATES WITH THANKSGIVING
Psalm 100, A Song of Thanksgiving Joy Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Have you seen the earth shout for joy? … [Read more...]
A passionate reader, I began writing as a young girl. After graduating from college, I became a teacher. Over the course of my career, I taught high schoolers, college undergraduates, and public school teachers how to write personal narratives, expository and persuasive essays, as well as poetry and short fiction. I continued to write: publishing professional articles, two textbooks, short stories, and poetry. In 2013, I won first place in Romantic Suspense in the ACFW Genesis Contest.