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There is something about the day that is filled with expectation—Palm Sunday.  I am getting ready for church myself this morning, reading John’s account of that day so long ago¹, wondering if children will wave palms in some part of the worship service.  Take a look at Matthew’s account:…

What does Easter mean to you?  Last night, I saw a commercial on television that was rather offensive and made me want to urp.  A well-known toy store ran a showy ad, promising ‘all the coolest toys and treats to make Easter special…’  That’s when I thought, ‘wait a second, I guess I missed something… when did Easter become so commercialized?’ …

Here she comes again.



I could hear her before I could see her—the wheels of her cart clacking over the terra cotta tile pavers as she rolled toward me. Honestly, she was a throwback … austere brown uniform, gray plaited hair framing her dark kindly face . . .



Me? I was sitting at a small table, drinking coffee, praying with my pen in hand, in my familiar lined Moleskin, which is like a friend to me. My thoughts, formed by squiggles and swirls of my feminine handwriting…

Since I made the claim that the ‘best day ever’ is the day we see the Lord’s face -- the day we draw our last breath on earth and our first in Heaven… …

Good Morning. 

Sometimes it seems like life just might get the better of us.  I mean, sometimes it just seems that we make it over one hurdle only to face another right on its…

Your Beautiful Bible.

You are new to reading the Bible, eh?  Well then, congratulations on finding a true source…

Weekly I lead my corporate brothers in an international conference call prayer meeting, usually about 30 minutes in duration.  We pray for God’s favor in our lives…

A wrap on Titus. Titus 3.9-15



It was about seven weeks ago that we began our study of Paul’s letter to Titus, who was residing at Crete, endeavoring to lead the community of young Christians on the island. As he wrote to Timothy, Paul warned of false teaching that was making its way into the church, and he repeatedly trumpeted the importance of teaching what is good.



He closed out his letter with, “Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or…

The Holy Spirit - who, what, and how? Titus 3.4-6



“Okay, so I understand quite a bit about Jesus, Son of God, Messiah, Lord, Savior; honestly, I have learned more about God, the Father, in learning about Jesus,” she said … “but the Holy Spirit? Huh, I’m not too sure about that whole thing. I will listen, however, if you tell me more.”



So here goes … truly, I believe the Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood Person of the Trinity, and probably the most misrepresented as…

“Faith that is alive produces a desire to please God which translates into love for others, humility, and a servant’s heart.  I believe when God looks at you and me and says ‘Be…