Moments with God

Tears streamed down her face as she stood outside the tomb. Mary Magdalene was so confused. As soon as the Sabbath ended, she began to gather the necessary spices to anoint His body. She and Mary knew exactly where Jesus’ body lay. They had stood at the foot of His cross for the entire crucifixion.…

“Send her away, Jesus!” the disciples begged. This woman has been following ever since they entered the region of Tyre and Sidon. She was becoming truly annoying! The disciples did not even understand why Jesus led them out of Galilee into this Canaanite land. When have they ever wanted anything to do with these Gentiles?…

Could she do it? Really, what choice did she have? The air seemed filled with excitement as neighbors scurried past her home that morning. Hearing bits of conversation, the woman learned Jesus had come to town. Jesus, the man declaring Himself to be God’s Son, was here. From all she heard, He had healed the…

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they had…

Mary must have experienced such a wide range of emotions as Gabriel stood before her delivering God’s message. She might have been confused, surprised, fearful, or maybe in awe, but what definitely stands out is her humility. Mary was not one who would have stood out in the crowd. She was just a young Hebrew…

Delivering a message from God was one thing, but God commanded Hosea to do the unthinkable – marry a known prostitute and have a family through her. Rather than delivering God’s message, Hosea’s family life would be an illustration of God’s relationship with Israel. Hosea married Gomer and after several years the two would become…

Capable, precious, trustworthy. Worker, provider, planner. Strong, energetic, watchful. Compassionate, encouraging, uplifting. Meets needs, looks ahead, spends wisely. Known for strength, honor, and wisdom. Instructor, overseer, example. Loved, honored, praised. No, not a job advertisement but a description. Wouldn’t you love to be described in this way? If the description looks familiar, you will find…

At some point in our lives, each person has experienced loss. Maybe the loss of a championship game or the loss of a pet. Maybe it is a job or financial loss, or even the loss of a friend. Loss is felt when an adult child moves out of your home for the first time…

Known Yet Confident1 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. Psalm 62:6 Launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 was the seventh crewed mission and the third craft meant to land on the moon in the Apollo space program. The…

Known To Move Forward1 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 My dad went home to be with the Lord in October 2021. With his passing, I was alone…