“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.  Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” –Jeremiah 1:5 Before a potter sits at his wheel with a lump of clay, he has an idea and an image. He knows ...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why was I put on this earth? What is my purpose? What is God’s plan for my life?” I have pondered these questions many times. Usually it’s when a life altering event has taken place or when everything appears to be in total chaos. But ...

What is a virtuous woman?  Many definitions describe her as: a woman having or showing high moral standards, a woman who is morally excellent or an upright and righteous woman who conforms to ethical principles. The king in Proverbs describes her this way: Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above ...

In the entryway of my mother’s house hangs a beautiful picture of a waterfall surrounded by trees.  You’d never know the picture was made up of hundreds of puzzle pieces unless you examined the picture up close. One thousand small jig saw puzzle pieces, precisely fitted together with seams lined up perfectly, create ...

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) A little while back, my housemates were on vacation and their dog, Sammie, was left for their sons to watch.  One night Sammie was left alone for ...