I have a fascination with stained glass. Every morning, when the sun’s light beams just right through the colored glass in my dining room, the opposite wall is washed with orange, green and yellow tints. As I watch the light color my own pale skin today, I remain in awe at the power of Light. We have …
An Easter Thought
Today, as we celebrate Easter, I’m drawn toward a particular passage in John that I hadn’t noticed before. Jesus had been crucified, laid in the tomb and risen. Yet, none of His friends had seen Him. Mary Magdalene discovered the empty tomb and ran to report it to Peter and John. Obviously, this caused quite a stir and …
Positioning Under the Light
As you move into your weekend, I have some homework for you. First, be readied by the following video. Now, push aside some time to spend at least 30 minutes with the Lord in a quiet place for this next exercise. You may read through this now, but want to come back to …
Both the Strength and Weakness of Waiting
I met today’s faith walker when she was a single career missionary in Taiwan. In 1998, Sharon Williams left her position in Taiwan to return to the states to become Mrs. Abe Martinez. Fast forward a few years and I hear that Abe and Sharon are headed to Thailand with their two sons. Yet not all works …
Waiting on His Presence
Holy Father, We exalt You. We give thanks to Your Name for all the amazing things that we have watched You do. In perfect faithfulness, You unfold to us plans that You have ordained for us long ago. That’s astounding! As we come before You, we ask that our whole family could join with Isaiah to …