The ancient roads aren’t paved at all

The ancient roads aren’t paved at all

We’ve been in ministry for a long time now, and our most important lessons have been learned by living our faith journey with biblical truth. Don’t let anyone convince you that the faithful life is always  easy and filled with joy. It never has been, and it never will...
How does God say “I love you”?

How does God say “I love you”?

Americans will spend about $26 billion this week on Valentine’s Day, which is about $2 billion more than last year.  Yep, inflation is even hitting our heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, not to mention the cost of roses and steak dinners.  And didn’t we just finish our...
You and Elijah have a lot in common

You and Elijah have a lot in common

I love it when I teach a familiar passage and a whole new thought is born. I’ve taught the book of James several times over the years and I KNOW I’ve read this verse many times.  Last week, I saw it for the first time in a new way.  I was getting ready to head out to...
Have you packed away the baby Jesus?

Have you packed away the baby Jesus?

We have reached the final week of January. There are still a couple of homes in our neighborhood with Christmas lights in the yard. But most of us have packed away Christmas. Our holiday decorations are put away, but I didn’t pack away the baby Jesus. I am just now...
The spiritual red zone

The spiritual red zone

I’ve never watched so much football in my life!  Last weekend my husband, Jim, and I decided to have a football weekend. We love the game of football and had a great time watching teams play at their highest levels because the entire season was on the line.  Sadly, we...