Beneath the Cross

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We vacationed, last week, at Anna Maria Island, Florida.  Although stormy weather prevented some of the activities we had planned, we still had an amazing vacation, and enjoyed some beautiful sunsets and moonsets! Several times we passed Gloria Dei Lutheran … Continue reading

Garden Musings

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A start-up tomato plant has sprouted up amongst the cantaloupe, an unintended planting from last year’s harvest.  When a vegetable grows unbidden in the wrong part of the garden, does that make it a weed?  I’m not sure.  I think I’ll … Continue reading

Seeing God’s Heart

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Do you remember these stereogram three-dimensional images that were popular back in the 90’s?  They’re a lot of fun! I used to have a calendar with a new image for each day.  I started each work day by viewing the … Continue reading

An Inept Scholar

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but … Continue reading

John ~ A Canine Athlete

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Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah … Continue reading

God’s Love Letters

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Early one Saturday morning, in July of 2010, Sherri and I were driving west on Interstate 30, somewhere between Texarkana and Sulphur Springs.  We were both looking forward to a stress-free weekend visiting family near Dallas. As Sherri dozed in … Continue reading

Does God Harbor Unforgiveness?

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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) What does God’s forgiveness look like?  We tend to think of God’s forgiveness much as … Continue reading

Courageous Divorce

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I’ve seen the movie Courageous twice now, once with my family and once with my church men’s group, and I thoroughly enjoyed it both times.  In both viewings, I tensed at the action, fought back tears at the sorrow, and laughed … Continue reading

On the Back Side of God’s Glory

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Then Moses said, “I pray You, show me Your glory!” And He said, “I Myself will make all My goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and I will be gracious to whom … Continue reading

Reflecting His Glory in Darkness!

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Reflected Glory! Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory! (Isaiah 6:3b) Have you noticed the beautiful Full Moon this week?  Isn’t it gorgeous? I took the attached picture last Friday evening, January 6, … Continue reading