Month: August 2024
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Into the Woods and Out with God
A month or so ago my brother in Christ from the Kingdom of Fife đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó żâAlan Kearns, at Devotional Treasure, shared a comment: God knows the way into the woods, and He knows the way out. Alan Kearns My thoughts went straight to stories Iâve read about folk disappearing on day hikes in the Rocky Mountain…
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The Sittin’ Spot
The silver-haired woman who lived across the street from us when I was a kid was a mystery to me. Most summer mornings, she sat alone at her front yard picnic table, under the shade of a large pecan tree, doing what appeared to be absolutely nothing. Curious, I asked my mom why the grandmother-lady…
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More “Care”Bell!
I recently came across this nugget of wisdom for educators: âOne key ingredient of student success is the belief that their teacher likes them.â Notice, it says the kid believes I like them, it doesnât mean I necessarily do.𼸠But in a great teacherâs classroom, you canât tell the difference. Every student feels valued and…
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Divine Motivation
Something curious happens just before Jesus begins his longest recorded message in the New Testamentâthe Sermon on the Mount. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when he was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them. Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) Most celebrities, when surrounded by…
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Waiting for the Light to Change
One day last week, my wife and I were waiting to turn left, against a steady stream of cross traffic. Rarely a patient driver, I shook my head, âThis is ridiculous!â My more forbearing bride said, âThe traffic light will change.â Taking a deep breath, while nodding my head, I heard a gentle voice withinâunmistakably…
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