Uncategorized

Childhood Lesson

His name was Shorty. Not the most creative name for a pony. But I was eight, and the name was fitting for this stocky, chocolate Shetland whose eyes were hidden by his shaggy mocha bangs. It was love at first sight. He stood patiently as I climbed into my new saddle. I took the reins and listened to my dad’s …

Continue Reading
Uncategorized

Unanswered Prayer

These were commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us that only together with us would they be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses  let us throw off every thing that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and …

Continue Reading
Uncategorized

Willing Spirit

Create in me a pure heart,    O God, And renew a right spirit    within me. Do not cast me from your    presence Or take your Holy Spirit    from me. Restore to me the joy of your    salvation And grant a willing spirit to    sustain me. (Psalm 51:10-12) It’s only Tuesday, but when emotions ride …

Continue Reading
Uncategorized

The Fog

“While he (Peter) was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him” (Luke 9:34,35). Grief. It’s a funny thing. If I were to describe it in physical terms, it’s like a fog that rolls …

Continue Reading
Uncategorized

Sing!

Jesus loves me, this I know For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves meeeeeeeeee! (Hold it out for a long time.) The Bible tells me so. Sing my friends. Much love, grace and peace to you today, andy

Continue Reading