I was recently deeply hurt by a long-time friend. In a particular situation, we saw things differently, and she refused to meet to talk about it. As the distance grew in our relationship, I experienced all kinds of emotions from…
God’s Peace Amidst the Waves
During these difficult and uncertain times, people are searching for some semblance of peace in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. In my morning devotions today, I read a description of what God’s peace is like:…
Building Strong Extended Family Relationships
Summer is a special time when kids are out of school, visiting grandparents or other relatives, and enjoying friends and activities. This is especially true this summer after the past difficult year of being at home. Kisses and hugs from…
Good Friday
To the natural mind, “Good Friday” is an oxymoron. What’s good about the Friday on which Jesus was crucified? This Jesus was the hope of the Jewish nation—their expected Messiah who would deliver them from the oppression of the Roman…
The Mandalorian and the Bible
As an avid Star Wars fan, I’m hooked on the Disney+ TV series, The Mandalorian. If you have seen a few of the shows, you are familiar with one of the repeated quotes from the code of the Mandalorians: “This is the way.” Did you know that this phrase is also found in the Bible?