In the stillness of the early morning the whole earth seems to wait in anticipation for the grand entrance of the sun. Darkness gives way to the morning sunrise with shades of pinks, blues and yellows bursting forth as if to announce the coming arrival of the sun. As the sun makes its way higher into the heavens its brightness dominates the sky forcing these beautiful colors to fade. A new day begins with all its hopes and dreams. Imagine …
The Empty Tomb
Imagine with me if you will. In the tomb so quiet and still, The body of my Savior lay Dead and cold and sullen gray Man had crucified God’s precious Son. Beaten-scourged this very one, Who came to save the soul of man. Now sacrificed by God’s own plan. The wrath of God that day was stilled. Jesus sinless blood so freely spilled. The penalty for my sin was paid. Now in the tomb His body laid. But wait! What …
A Season of Fresh Growth
Spring time has come. I have watched the Bradford Pear tree behind my house with anticipation as the new spring growth began to appear. At first there were tiny buds then these buds began to grow. The growth was slow at first and gradually became a little fuller and larger. Then suddenly as if overnight the buds burst forth into the most beautiful spectacular blossoms of spring. Much like this new growth, God also gives us fresh seasons of growth. …
The Necklace
Sometimes we let fear, worry, depression, unworthiness and a host of other emotions cloud our thinking and our daily walk with God. For a new Christian, for a child who is learning about Christ or sometimes even a weathered mature Christian, it is some times hard to understand the full meaning of peace and assurance in Jesus. Life has a way of throwing lots of trials, tribulations and just down right old evil at us. My granddaughter-a young one at age 6 …