The years seem to come faster as we get older. I’ve heard this said most of my life. I now believe it is true when we look at family we don’t see often, when it takes longer to complete tasks and when babies grow from far away. I’m also seeing […]
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Year: 2018
Merry Christmas
How did the phrase “Merry Christmas” begin? Why don’t we say “Happy Christmas”? I looked at several articles on the subject and found that the “merry” in Christmas is unique. The word “happy” comes from the word “hap” which means luck or chance and implies good fortune, while “merry” implies […]
God Wins!
I’ve read the book and God wins. I take great comfort in trusting God. That is when I reject what my flesh dictates and allow the Spirit to guide my heart. The more I learn from scripture the more I know why I do put my trust in the Lord. He keeps His […]
History
Jim and I visited the museum for the USS Midway in San Diego Bay. The aircraft carrier has been restored to accurately display the ship as it was in 1992. It’s history is introduced by artifacts from it’s construction right after WWII to it’s voyage in Operation Desert Storm in […]
The Truth
I recently had the privilege to spend time with family I don’t get to see very often. I have a beloved uncle who is questioning the truth of God, creation, etc.. It is hard to convince of truth when others view Christianity as “just another religion”. I was asked why my beliefs are […]
In the moment
In life we have moments. They are typically fleeting and the best of them seem to be the swiftest. In traveling with my husband and our dog Hope, we have both been taking photographs of many moments, each suspended in time. I love watching waves and looking for smooth, round rocks to paint. […]
Standing firm
In Act’s, the rulers and leaders of the people of Jerusalem confront Peter and John and jail them for healing in Jesus’s name. Many signs and wonders had been happening in the last 50+ days. There was a trial, a call for a choice of who to find guilty. Then followed a Crucifixion, […]
Healing acts and words
I’ve been thinking a lot about what compels us to observe something. Is it the sensationalized commotion tied to it or is it something even more compelling? In Acts chapter 3, Peter and John heal a lame man at the Beautiful Gate. What ensues involves the act of healing and then the gospel […]
Acts
In Acts 1, verse 9 it says: “And after He (Jesus) had said these things, He was lifted up while they (His Apostles) were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” Jesus had also told them that He must leave so that the promise of God could be fulfilled. […]
Precept Upon Precept Bible Study
I get very excited as September approaches and is now here! Every year for the last seven-plus years I have participated in a Precept bible study class. This year we begin with the historical document “Acts”. I will be sharing a bit of what I’m learning as we go through this book from […]