Tis the season for Doubting Thomas sermons. It seems we celebrate Easter and the joy of knowing our Risen Lord and then start “tsk-tsking” Thomas because he did not immediately accept the truth. It’s rare that the disciple Thomas’ name comes up without the prefix “doubting.” Thomas was not present when the resurrected Jesus made …
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Your Sunday is Coming
When Jon broke up with me, I could feel it in my chest; this weight interfering with the natural rhythms. I was filled with sorrow and considered the damage done irreparable. To my juvenile eyes it seemed a perfect love and it could never be perfect again. In the midst of my grief, it appeared …
What He Suffered
I decided to make and can strawberry jam today only because I admittedly have a few screws loose with a newborn in the house and seem to only be content with myself if I am testing my stress limits. While Julia was sleeping I rushed to wash and remove the tops of the strawberries, only …
A New Prayer Journey
I have often been ashamed of how lacking my prayer life is. I battle find the time and the desire to spend time in prayer and am often only praying in the midst of troubles. I have promised others that they are in my prayers and have forgotten to pray for them. I know that …
Happy Passover!
I know I am a day late on this one, but I wanted to wish you all a happy Passover! Now before some of you start wondering if I suddenly converted to Judaism, I want to remind you of our heritage and the significance of the Passover to Christians. Sadly, many Christians focus entirely on …
Who Said Life Was Easy?
We wonder at how it could happen; how God could let it happen. Tragedies that befall upon the “good” people of this world- young parents at the death of a child, loved ones suffering with cancer, divorce threatening a once stable marriage. We question God and his sovereignty. We inform an all-knowing God that He …
Greater Things Are Yet to Come
They had two beautiful daughters. The father peeked into the stroller I pushed onto the elevator and told me he thought Julia was very cute. His wife asked how old she was and commented on how very alert she is. With motherly pride, I told them about all three of my girls. After stepping off …
Blind or Turning a Blind Eye?
Because I write this blog it is evident that I claim a saving knowledge in Christ. I told you in my very first entry that this blog is a testimony of my faith that God has worked a plan for my life and yours too. So the words in John 9:41 have been causing me …