For the past few months, we have been preparing for our daughter’s wedding. As I stood in the kitchen the other day making dried orange slices to be used as part of the decorations, I thought about how God, too, is preparing a marriage, The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Maybe a more accurate observationContinue reading “Are You Invited To The Wedding?”
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Our True Home
There’s an old saying in the Christian culture that goes: He/She is so heavenly-minded that they’re no earthly good. I disagree with that statement. In fact, I believe a more true and accurate statement would be: He/She is so earthly-minded that they’re no earthly good. I think that on occasion we all fall victim toContinue reading “Our True Home”
The Latest and Greatest
With each passing generation, one thing always stands out: Progress. We see this in almost every aspect of our lives and culture. There are ever changing advancements and improvements in the world around us. Science, medicine, technology, you-name-it, we are a society of: “The Latest and Greatest.”While this never ending quest to create cutting edgeContinue reading “The Latest and Greatest”
Mercy: Not Paying The Penalty For Our Sin
For the most part, I would classify myself as a good driver. Of course that depends on my mood when I get behind the wheel. But all in all I’d say I’m pretty safe. In my 28 years of driving I have never been pulled over or received a ticket. That is, until a fewContinue reading “Mercy: Not Paying The Penalty For Our Sin”
When The Storm Comes
“Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “WhyContinue reading “When The Storm Comes”
Life Lessons From Green Beans
In an earlier post, I mentioned that I enjoy gardening. I was very excited to plant my garden this year because I bought one of those raised garden kits from The Home Depot.Not all of my vegetables fit into my new setup, so I ended up planting my Blue Lake green beans in an extraContinue reading “Life Lessons From Green Beans”
Whatever Things Are Lovely
Have you ever felt weary? I don’t mean from working too hard or not sleeping enough. But with the things in life that seem to be a constant battle. I have found that if we don’t focus our attention on God and draw from His strength continually, we will inevitably become weary and our hopeContinue reading “Whatever Things Are Lovely”
Master Gardener
Spring is just around the corner and that means time to clean up the yard and get ready to plant. Out with the old, in with the new. Rake up the dead leaves, prune the rose bushes, and trim branches. I enjoy gardening. I like to plant flowers and different kinds of vegetables. For the first fewContinue reading “Master Gardener”
Coming Soon!
A new Starbucks is under construction in the shopping center next to our neighborhood. Many people (myself included) are eagerly awaiting its grand opening.To help further the excitement and anticipation, they’ve hung a large, bold banner in front of the new store that says: STARBUCKS COMING SOON! Every time I drive by and see theContinue reading “Coming Soon!”
The Green Olive Tree 