2025-07-11
Cleaning in the Corners
Thank you, Father, for shining your light of love into every corner of my life so that I can walk in unrestricted fellowship with you.
Read more..Thoughts By Marilyn Ehle
2025-07-02
His Breath in Our Lungs
"It's your breath in our lungs..."* We frequently sing those words in Sunday worship but they carry far greater impact since my husband's recent illness.
Read more..2025-07-01
It Takes Practice
Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
Read more..2025-06-30
The Wise Foolishness of Faith
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 What an unbelievable statement!
Read more..2025-06-14
Dad, I’m Back!
Father, thank you for your loving grace and welcoming arms. Help me turn back to you more quickly each time I stray. In Jesus name, amen.
Read more..2025-05-24
“Eye” Problems
Christians have eye problems, but they are best described as “I” problems. The disease of self-orientation causes foggy lenses resulting in blurred vision
Read more..2025-05-01
The Unwelcome Promise
Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
Read more..2025-04-15
He’s Still Knocking
I wonder how many times during the day Jesus gently knocks to warn me of his waiting presence? Not a warning that danger is imminent (though that may be true), but to warn in the sense of putting me on the alert, giving me notice that he is ready to give counsel or send some special message of his love.
Read more..2025-04-13
Jesus Weeps
"As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it." Luke 19:41 He is about to face the most horrible experience ever encountered.
Read more..2025-04-03
Glory and Grace
Because of Christ on the cross, because “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities, we can experience the ultimate incongruity of both glory and grace.
Read more..2025-03-17
Are People Asking Questions?
When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
Read more..2025-03-04
The Roar of Sorrow
“…when sorrows like sea billows roll…” That’s how one man described his lot after financial ruin from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, and then the death of his four daughters in a transatlantic ship collision.
Read more..2025-03-03
She Forgot to Worry
"Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace… Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
Read more..2025-02-28
Root Bound Plants
What spiritual lessons can we learn from reviving a root bound plant? Root bound Christians need consistent “watering” by the Holy Spirit.
Read more..2025-02-22
It’s a See-What-Happens Life
Although we don’t have the physical Jesus in our presence, we actually have so much more.
Read more..2024-12-28
Stop Talking!
“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
Read more..2024-12-15
Go Tell it on the Mountain
.... “Let the people shout from the mountaintops” … “Let them give glory to the Lord.” Isaiah 42 But how many of them, “how many of us” are willing to “tell it on the mountain”
Read more..2024-12-06
Mary’s First Trimester
In our rush toward Christmas and the miracle of Bethlehem, we often ignore the humanness of Mary.
Read more..2024-12-03
Choosing the Longest Line
How does one gain spiritual maturity in a fast-paced world?
Read more..2024-11-23
Meanwhile Moments
Meanwhile Moments: Layers of activity, all known and allowed by God.
Read more..2024-11-14
Spiritual Cataracts
When we clearly see Jesus, He performs the radical surgery necessary for us to see the world as He sees it.
Read more..2024-10-31
Trees and Children
Lord, you know how much I want to protect my children from all harm and evil. You understand how my heart breaks when they make poor choices. Teach me how and when to intervene
Read more..2024-10-27
Am I Ready for Heaven?
When I heard the news of my friend's death, my first reaction was, 'Heaven will be no surprise for her. She's been living for years in the presence of Jesus.'
Read more..2024-10-26
Your Dream Home
Jan and I sat in the cafe musing about what our dream homes would look like and where they would be.
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