I swung the car door open with a flourish and stepped out with my list in one hand and a cloth grocery bag in the other. As I stepped quickly to the entrance of the supermarket, I passed the line of waiting carts and headed directly to the back of the store. The grandsons were visiting and we had …
The Hardwoods of Marriage
Hartlee Kirk‘s guest post reminds me not only of my early days of marriage, but of deep truths that ring true today as well. No matter where we are in the process of our marriage (or even other relationships), she makes us want to roll up our sleeves and get to work! As he peeled the rusty-orange shag carpet away, …
Peter’s Easter Weekend
The Apostle Peter missed the crucifixion. Doesn’t that seem rather odd? Peter had walked on water (Matthew 14:29), saw Jesus transfigured (Matthew 17:1-4) and testified Jesus to be the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). Simon Peter had paid Jesus’ temple tax (Matthew 17:27) and stood nearby when Jesus raised a little girl from the dead (Luke 8:51). In fact, Peter’s name …
Wearing His Righteousness
I am such a visual learner that it helps me to see the pieces of armor that we are talking about. Watch this video with me to get a better picture of the Righteousness that you wear when Christ is in your heart. 1. The Breastplate covered the heart and most of the other vital organs. …