“And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.” Matthew 12:15b (NKJV) He, being Jesus. All, meaning all. Have you ever read through the Gospels, focusing on Jesus and who He healed, how He healed, when He healed and what He said when He healed? If you never have, I highly recommend it. And…
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Gerber Baby Syndrome
Years ago, when my firstborn was a baby, I visited with a friend. It seemed to be a good time to share a recurring thought I had about my daughter. “I think she could be the Gerber Baby,” I said with firm assurance. I was certain my friend would agree since she could see my…
Psalm 131
“Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me….
It’s Our Job
“Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless – that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8,9 (MSG) That’s our job, to bless, Peter says. So, am…
I Can’t Believe I Said That
Most of my embarrassing moments have come from saying something without thinking. Worse yet, sometimes I actually did think before speaking the words I lived to regret. One such moment occurred when I was a teen. I grew up in a small town and worked in a drugstore. One Christmas season I was wrapping a…
I Forgive
The deed was done; the words were spoken. To me. Tears filled my eyes; my feelings were hurt. I was mad. Pure and simple. Well, not so pure. What had I done to deserve this? I should have said this. Why didn’t I say that? I replayed the incident in my mind for the umpteenth…
Tenderhearted
I heard of someone who made unwise choices throughout his life and ended up in a heap of troubles. He reaped what he sowed, I thought. Simple as that. After pondering this man’s situation another minute or two, I questioned why I felt so untouched for him. My heart was hard toward this person and…
Slowness
I was in denial, avoiding something I needed to do. Though I knew there would come a time I would have to deal with it, I intended to put it off as long as I could. When I could no longer resist God’s gentle prodding, I said, “Okay Lord, I’ll do it.” I felt guilty…
Not As Strong
Following the birth of my second child, I evaluated my new body. At that fateful moment I decided exercising would forever be a part of my life. That was over 25 years ago and I have kept my vow. My exercise routine has changed over the years. Treadmills, stair steppers, jumping rope, and lifting weights…
Foul-Weather Friend
I was talking to God about a problem, then another, and then one more. I wondered how long it had been since I told Him how thankful I am? I couldn’t remember. Not a good sign. I am a foul-weather friend. I thought to myself. Not that I have ever heard of a foul-weather friend,…