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Breathe On Us
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, Timothy 3:16 Back in the olden days (when I could go to work Monday through Friday…ya’ll remember those days?), I looked forward to attending Bible study at my church on Wednesday evenings. Learning more about the Word of God was just what I needed to make it over the hump. As the senior saints would say, I could run on a little while longer. Here lately, the days meld into each other. Yesterday’s Wednesday REfresh made an incredible impression on an otherwise long day. Pastor taught about II Timothy…
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Let’s Dive In
I spent many of my summers in St. Louis with my grandma. I got quality time with grandma, and let’s be real, she was free childcare for my parents. Although we traveled to St. Louis every summer until my grandmother moved back to Arkansas, that was not the extent of our summer expeditions. My grandma would take us on grand adventures while we were in St. Louis. Bible Study Brother and I enjoyed going to the store, Ventures. The outside of the building had large black and white stripes. I would be thrilled to see those stripes. I loved any shopping expedition and Bible Study Brother was determined to procure…
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Mowing the Yard
Spring has sprung which means my favorite household chore is rearing it’s ugly head. Mowing the yard. You can probably tell from my tone that it’s not really my favorite chore. But it’s necessary for the upkeep of my home. When I first moved into my house, I had big plans. I had no need to purchase a lawn mower. I would just find someone and pay them to do the job. Finding my first lawn care technician was incredibly easy. Frank, my next-door neighbor, volunteered for the job. We settled on a price and mowing schedule. That worked perfectly…until it didn’t. Initially, Frank was compliant. He mowed my yard…
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Shut In On Resurrection Sunday
No matter where I’ve lived, I’ve always come back home to Arkansas for Resurrection Sunday. I couldn’t imagine NOT celebrating the day with my family. I remember one Resurrection Sunday in particular. I had made the decision to drive home this time instead of fly. We were having so much fun fellowshipping after service that I didn’t want to hit the road. My uncle said, “Am I wrong or is Houston still in Texas? You need to go.” I laughed and hit the open road. Away from family. The country and much of the world are shut down right now. My family exchanged greetings through text and Messenger. We celebrated…
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A Resurrected Savior
It happened. The stone has been rolled away. The tomb is empty. The angels asked, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here but is risen!” After that quiet Saturday. That dark Saturday when it seemed all hope was lost. It happened! Jesus Christ became our resurrected Savior! And I’m so thankful! My life would useless without this wonderful gift. I can imagine that Saturday was probably a day full of grief for those left behind. They had walked with Jesus. Broke bread with Him. Talked with Him. Laughed with Him. Ministered with Him. They truly did life with Jesus. So, a life without Him…
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Bible Study Reverend
I sat down with Bible Study Brother to discuss the actual day of his ministerial licensing. You get to hear his first hand account of the emotions that he experienced.
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Good Friday
Good Friday. The word “good” brings mental images of pleasant things. Your favorite ice cream. A sunny day. Smiling faces. So, pairing the word “good” with the Friday that Jesus experienced can be perplexing at times. It forces us to consider that our perspective may be skewed. Jesus was guilty of no crime. He was walking in His purpose. He was fulfilling God’s call on His life. After He was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane, He was taken before Annas, a high priest, to stand trial for his supposed crimes. Annas wants Jesus to explain His disciples and His doctrine. Jesus responds by saying that He taught in public…
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Whom Are You Seeking?
365 days have passed since I crash landed at the bottom of the very slippery slope that I was climbing. I landed right on my butt, and let me tell you, it hurt. I expended so much energy trying to do wrong. I was exhausted before I ever fell. But the fall…it knocked the wind right out of me. At the top of the slope was the prize. The thing that I desired most. A family to call my own. The opportunity to carve out my little piece of heaven in this world. A place to belong and feel desired. A place to feel chosen. But I went about it…
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Judging A Book By It’s Cover
What’s the first book that you read and just completely fell in love with? Do you have one? I remember my red books that my aunts used to teach me to read. Although they hold a fond place in my heart, I wouldn’t say that they were my favorites. I had a love for the written language long before those red books came into the picture. Different books have taken center stage at various points in my life. I recall Teddy Ruxpin. Although his name makes him sound like an R&B singer, he was a battery-operated bear. When I was a kid, he was a hot ticket item. And he…
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Holy Week
Holy Week has arrived. A sacred time in the life of a Christian. Each day is one day closer to the cross of Calvary for Jesus. This is a time of reflection for the body of Christ as a whole. And a time of gratefulness and rejoicing. The rejoicing will come later. After the cross. After the burial. And after the Resurrection. What must this week have been like emotionally for Jesus? Well, at least it started off on a high. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey. Word had spread that He was coming to town. The multitudes gathered to greet him. They took the branches of palm leaves and…
