God Remembers Me
Every time we read the words “God remembered” in scripture, it is followed by action. The word used here does not imply that God FORGOT, but rather that God called the person or situation to mind to bring about His promise of redemption at the proper time. If you...
Pray for the Harvest
As the new year begins, I like to reflect on the last twelve months as I set goals for the future. For the past several years, I’ve chosen a “word of the year” focus. I filter all of my goals through that word focus. This method works best for...
The Importance of Little Things
On Sunday morning, as we drove the less than two miles to the church building, one of the tires indicated low pressure. No biggie, right? The weather has been changing and occasional low-pressure things are to be expected. My husband and I agreed that I would get it checked...
The Reluctant Gardener
My Grandpa, Joe Keener (my dad’s dad) was a gospel preacher. If he wasn’t in the church office, walking the mall, or ministering, he was in his garden. He had a beautiful garden! I did not inherit his passion for gardening or his talent. Truthfully, I don’t like outside....
Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets
The twelve books known as the Minor Prophets are named for their brevity rather than their significance. Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, in their co-authored work “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” (page 166), highlight that a small percentage of Old Testament prophecy relates to Jesus,...
What’s in your garden?
Have you ever noticed that weeds don’t need any assistance to grow, even flourish, and take over any given space? Meanwhile, the plants we want require care and attention. As I prepare to go out and tackle the weeds today, I reflect on how many parables Jesus told relating...
The Most Important Freedom
All over the world, Americans celebrate freedom on the fourth of July. Cookouts, picnics, and fireworks with family and friends make the day festive. Yet the day is so much more than Hot Dogs and Fireworks. On July 2, 1776, Congress (then consisting of 13 colonies), declared their independence...
Little Women and the Babysitters Club
The idea for this post came following an unfortunate remake, a serendipitous discovery of an original, and my daughter realizing similarities in literature, at only 10 years old. My son has been at church camp for two weeks. When he is away, my daughter and I find fun “girl”...
Lessons from Jeremiah
While the Bible is a collection of sixty-six books, it is also ONE amazing account of the most epic story ever told. Each individual book served an initial purpose to its original audience, yet each book holds promises and wisdom that are relevant and timeless. When we study the...
Marriage is more than a Wedding
Last weekend, we attended a wedding. Actually, my husband handled the sound for the wedding, so we attended both the rehearsal and the event. I couldn’t help but have memories of my own wedding day. As the mothers of the bride and groom were escorted down the aisle by...