"Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another." (Ephesians 4:2 NIV)On Monday I told the story of how God guided me back into the classroom, by taking us out of the Arizona desert "oven", and placing us into the...
"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." (Galatians 6:9 NLT)I still remember the day we brought the little boy of seven into our home. His innocent look, skinny features and watery...
This morning, I received a lovely card from someone in my congregation. On the front, it had a picture of a beautifully lit church standing beside a gently flowing stream. Inside was a cheque donated to Erin church, along with one simple question: "When?"I have asked...
"...rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer..." (Romans 12:12)The year was 1981, and it was my first trip to Europe. I had taken the ferry from England to Belgium, and I was on my way via train to Munich, Germany. I spoke only one...
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." (Ps 27:14 NIV)To tell you the truth, it's hard to find someone who likes to wait, especially in a world where the word "hectic" has begun to quantify the norm. Instant gratification has made the word...
Exodus 12:37-38 "The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth. There were about six hundred thousand men on foot, beside women and children. Many other people went up with them, as well as large droves of livestock, both flocks and herds." NIVMy mare, Mama came to...
Psalm 40:1 - I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. NIVWriting is not always easy. Sometimes I just have to wait and wait and wait. The ideas don't come. There is no motivation even though I am watching and hoping and looking for both...