The tree is up. Stockings are hung, and the nativity scene is carefully placed for all to see. The lights from the tree cheer the dreary winter days; they warm my heart though no heat radiates from the bulbs. It’s my favorite part of Christmas. Lights. The scriptures this week focus on Jesus, the Light of the World. As you enjoy the lights …
Bite of Bread: November 5-11
Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 Set two places at your table–one for you and the other for Him. Light a candle, grab your coffee, Bible and journal. Eat of His wisdom. Feast on …
7 Day Challenge: October 15-21
Many of us want to read our Bibles everyday, but we don’t know what to read, and we don’t have a lot of free time to do so. In case you are one of those people, here is a reading schedule for you. The suggested verses are short chunks of Scripture. I purposefully choose just a few verses so …
The Parable of the Lost Keys
Frantic steps rushed up and down the stairs, through the hallway, into another room. Like a mime on a busy street corner, no words were needed to tell the story unraveling. My daughter was late, and her car keys were playing hide-n-seek. Suddenly the entire household spun into action—the treasure hunt was on. After tense minutes of searching, …