We are up early after a restless night of little sleep. In the light of morning, we see trees down everywhere in our neighborhood. Passing by the remnants of a fallen tree, Randy points to three squirrels clinging to the trunk. They are shaking. A half block from my home trees fell on...
Think about the points in the day when your family naturally comes together and consider taking a moment to pray at these times. For example, there are many great morning prayers that you could try after breakfast. If you already pray at meal times, consider changing how you do this. Be ...
It’s for another day, but I’m thankful for my sweet mother-in-law who points us to life-giving attention-getters. Prayer, focus on truth, and sacrificial love are three great gifts she gives us, whether sitting in our family room, or operating out of her own home. Who or what ...
sn There may be a slight wordplay here, as this term can also mean “evil,” so the figure uses a term that points to the real meaning of being careful as to what one pays attention to or looks at. Ancient understanding of vision involved light coming into the body from outside, and...
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 So that we therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may lambano-obtain (hold onto) mercy, and find (...