an excerpt from A Mary Like Me …But I’m sure Mary never felt such doubt and confusion and pain as she experienced standing at the foot of the cross. I can’t imagine the fear that gripped her heart as she watched her baby boy endure crucifixion. She must have been very brave or incredibly faithful. Perhaps she held on to …

Easter is coming, but today, tomorrow, and Saturday are days to remember and reflect upon those painful days of Jesus’ life. Days of betrayal. Great suffering. Death. While America is busy buying jelly beans and bunny rabbits, let’s take time to ponder the events of these next few days that took place 2000 plus years before our birth. The events …

Google Images I opened up a treasure box today. Its ancient structure held the most beautiful of jewels. They weren’t the kind I’d form into a diamond ring. Earrings or necklaces they won’t be; Their beauty went beyond my eyes Into my heart. Jewels mined from the caverns of heaven Through eons of faith lived out Spoken first by God …

I’ve been singing this all week. Hope it is as powerful for you as it is to me. Much grace and peace, andy

My son (and daughter), do not forget my teaching, But keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and a good name in the sight …