And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from…
Two years ago, an elder in our church taught a class on the book of Job. He’s also an oncologist, so he knows a thing or two about suffering. He has walked hard paths with his patients. All required endurance. His biblical insights combined with his life experiences brought new perspective to Job’s story. Currently,…
For a while, God has been patiently teaching me about the beauty of patience. His method is simple. He asks me to wait—again, and again. Waiting for a diagnosis and more waiting to see if treatments worked, waiting for a pandemic to end and life to return to “normal,” waiting for loved ones to trust…
As we walked past the beautifully manicured yard, I couldn’t help but admire out loud the gorgeous multicolored impatiens in full bloom. No sooner were the word out of my mouth, when my four-year-old grandson questioned my praise for the flowers. “But Nonie,” he said, “isn’t impatience a bad thing?” Yes, sweet boy, it is….
Are you ready for back-to-school? With September (sometimes August) comes shopping for new school clothes and school supplies. Backpacks are filled and lists of required items are double-checked. Except, maybe they’re not. Perhaps you’re getting ready physically, but emotionally, you don’t have peace and are struggling with doubt. The start of this school year undoubtedly…
Winter is l-o-n-g, and we are sitting dead center in it. The hoopla of the holidays has faded, and the chirps of birds and budding of new leaves are still several weeks in the future. This is the waiting time. Waiting for spring. Waiting for warmth. Waiting for the new life that always comes, but…