Have you ever found yourself waiting - waiting for test results, health improvement, a job, relationships, opportunities, the sale or purchase of a house, food, traffic lights change, etc. Years ago, I experienced my first heart-wrenching and stressful waiting period. Little did I know that many more waiting moments would follow. This past weekend I found myself waiting once … [Read more...] about While I’m Waiting…
Open My Ears and My Heart, Lord!
Jesus put his fingers in a man’s ears, then he proceeded to dip his finger in his own saliva, and after that he “touched” the man’s tongue. All this to heal him because he was deaf-mute (see Mark 7). Recently, I encountered a deaf-mute young lady at the grocery store, but two things stopped me from doing the same as Jesus did that day to bring healing: Well, three. First, … [Read more...] about Open My Ears and My Heart, Lord!
The Ever-present God
Have you ever felt abandoned or deserted? You are in good company; so, did Jesus. We recently celebrated Resurrection Weekend, and maybe you re-read through the Bible story as many others did. In Matthew 27:46 right before his death, Jesus says, “ELI, ELI, LEMA SABAKTANEI?” that is, “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU ABANDONED ME?” Mark mentions it too; and it’s … [Read more...] about The Ever-present God
Just Ask
The other day I went to a gas station and waited in a very long line because the price of gas there was very low. When it was finally my turn, I tried to insert my card for payment, but the entryway seemed blocked. I thought it was strange because I had just inserted the membership card required, prior to inputting the payment card. I tried, and tried, but … [Read more...] about Just Ask
Finding Peace In The Storm
Recently I visited a store and was excited to use a gift card I had received. After several unsuccessful attempts to complete my purchase, the cashier called the manager over for help. I followed the manager to the Customer Service area as instructed, but he was no more successful than the cashier. After calling the main office, he told me that my gift card had a zero balance … [Read more...] about Finding Peace In The Storm