In A.W. Tozer's book 'Delighting In God', he talks about a conversation between an old saint (believer) and a young man. The young man asked the old saint, "What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?" The old saint thought for a moment and then replied, "To be crucified means three things. " I … Continue reading No U Turn
The Race
"and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1b NIV "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV When I was in elementary school I was … Continue reading The Race
Clouds
Ever since I was a child one of my favourite things to do, when I am outside or riding along in a car, is to watch clouds. With so many different kinds and such a multitude of different shapes, different sizes and different colours they are an endless source of entertainment. Laying back and staring … Continue reading Clouds
All That and a Bag of Chips
The other day my husband and I were talking about some celebrity and he said they thought they were "all that and a bag of chips!". We laughed and shook our heads. Afterward though, I began to think that we are all guilty of that attitude at times. Thinking we are better or more than … Continue reading All That and a Bag of Chips
Return to “Normal”
Everyone theses days are expressing how they can't wait until things return to "normal". I myself have said it. However, maybe we should consider whether the old "normal" is so good to return to. Certainly there are things worth holding on to: spending more time with family and friends, near and far, worshipping corporately with … Continue reading Return to “Normal”
Breadcrumbs
The other day one of my grand-daughters wanted to do a maze. We showed her what she had to do and where to start. After a minute or so she asked my husband if he could help her. G-pa told her he would leave a trail of "breadcrumbs" for her to follow, to help her … Continue reading Breadcrumbs
The God Who Stays
Supper was finished and dishes done. It was a cold, dark wintry night but seemed so safe and warm in our home. My husband and I were settling in for a quiet evening when the phone rang. It was our son. He wanted to talk to both of us so I got on the extension. … Continue reading The God Who Stays
Playing Second Fiddle
Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, missionary Jim Elliot, was speared and killed by Auca Indians in Ecuador in 1956, said that obedience is the test of our love for God. John 14:15 "If you love me, you will obey what I command." John 14:21 "Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one … Continue reading Playing Second Fiddle
Restless
2 Thessalonians 3:11 -13 "We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy but busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat. And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right." For the first few days … Continue reading Restless
Step, Step, Father
I always knew I was different than the rest of my family, that somehow I didn't belong. I used to tell people I was adopted, much to my mother's consternation! The first man I called Father was an alcoholic, a gambler, abusive and often absent. I was unaware of most of this as I was … Continue reading Step, Step, Father