Used to Useful

John 4 The Samaritan woman at the well is remembered for having many husbands and Jesus calling her out on it. She is never named or described, but she had to have had some use to others because five men had married her, and she currently was living with one…

It Is Finished. Period.

Jesus said, “It is finished. “ No more trying to fix it. No more trying to be worthy. No more struggling to be good enough. Please stop. It is finished. Jesus’ offer to carry you, me, our burdens, worries, and fears, is trustworthy. He is able. Have peace…

Good Morning

Good Morning God, You are more than my words can express. You are higher than my thoughts, and my mind cannot envelop You. You are boundless. You are perfect. You are creative. Time does not limit you; You created time, and Your timing is perfect. Nothing can be added to…

Sorrow For My Sin

I’m not sure that I should say this out loud, but sin has been something I know I should not do, but the gravity or seriousness of sin I had not dug into. I know sin, or disobedience results in a broken relationship with God, the same as if…

A Short Story

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 I found myself having a conversation with an elderly gentleman last week about the state of…

“Go Out and Be With God”

Sometimes, somedays, for weeks, months, I feel so very alone. People may surround me, even loved ones, but there is a burden I carry I cannot identify. I carry it alone, and in return, I feel alone. The funny thing about this burden is that I don’t know…

Stop It!

John 19:30   Jesus said, “It is finished.”    It is finished. No more trying to fix it. No more trying to be worthy. No more struggling to be good enough. Stop it.   It is finished. Rest.   Have peace, have the Peace only Christ can offer. Stop wrestling and…

Offense, Defense, Conviction, Change

Esther 4 …For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” In verses…

A Prayer of Gratitude and Praise

Holy God, My heart rejoices in thinking of You! I want to give to You from the depths of my heart of gratitude and joy! But, what can I give to You? You have given me all that I have, all that I am. What do I have? What do…

Super Bowl and the Gospels

While watching the Super Bowl, my mind wandered to something someone said to me quite factually, that the gospels contradict themselves. I never really knew how to answer that statement, more so for myself than for them. While watching the commercials, halftime, and of course, the game, I realized this…