The number seven is a symbol of completion. Christ sees us perfectly and righteously. The question, as we soon celebrate our risen Savior, is this—how do we see Him? Is Jesus, as Mathew said, “marvelous in our eyes?” The Jewish builders, the Scribes and the Pharisees, rejected Him. We who ...
Read More »Married to a Stranger
It’s the coined “date night”. A sitter has been hired, and you’ve been looking forward to getting out of the house for some adult conversation. Across the table sits your spouse conversing with one-syllable responses and limited eye contact. You fight back the urge to pick up your cell phone. Glancing ...
Read More »A Heap of Ruins
The house looked forgotten after 30 years sitting empty; a heap of ruins against the afternoon sky. Screens loosed from the front porch windows waved to us in the breeze, and man-sized holes caved in parts of the roof. Junk rested tiredly against the sides of the house. The beehive ...
Read More »Shoeboxes-Trash or Treasure?
Christmas is almost here; a time of merriment and cheer. Suffice is to say Christmas must be a child’s favorite time of year. But I don’t believe it’s the carols that excites them, or even the time off from school. If you ask any child what his/her favorite part of ...
Read More »For A Young Bride To Be: Ten Pieces of God’s Wisdom
1. Marriage is a team effort working together with the same frame of mind. Only marry a man who is truly seeking after God’s heart. “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.” (2 Corinthians 7:14) 2. Think before you speak. Will your words edify your husband or deflate his ...
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