Motherhood—God’s Divine Call
The day I gave birth to my first child was the day I began to realize all my mother had sacrificed for me. I remember within the first year calling Mom just to say, “Thank you.” In my twenty seven …
Tag: Jesus
No Longer in a Manger
One can hardly think of a manger without thinking of the baby Jesus and how we celebrate His birth at Christmas every year. Babies are so innocent, unassuming and nonthreatening and therefore, many times, we see Jesus as meek and …
Plant Those Seeds for Jesus
The soil is freshly tilled. I can smell it in the spring air. The entire family is summoned to the garden for planting. (Yes, it is mandatory if you expect to eat food from the garden that you work in …
Do We Deserve Heaven?
A man arrives at a small country home. The exterior is weathered from years of neglect. The hour is late, but his presence has been requested. He enters and notices how the scent of moth balls lingers in the dimly …
The Value of a Life
Most of us would say that our life is quite valuable. It means a great deal to us. We may be able to pinpoint the value of the work a person can do; but, we can not put a price …
Longing for Jesus
What does longing for Jesus look like? It may be slightly different for each person but the end result should be the same, a closer relationship with God. It’s a given that we long for Jesus when we hurt and …