Mar 221 minGospel of MarkChapters 1,2 & 3 An in-depth look at the Markan development, Authority and confusion that arises from Jesus and the arrival of the...
Jan 241 minMonday Life: Mountains and ValleysWe usually find what you expect and what you're looking for. We see the world not as it is, but as we are. If you're looking for...
Jan 171 minMy Monday LifeThe best way to show you're serious about something isn't in how you talk about it. It's in how you prepare for it!
Dec 23, 20211 minADVENTUS - GivingWhen I started thinking about the word giving, I was reminded of a story I heard at a conference a few years ago. Leigh Anne Tuohy, the...
Dec 22, 20212 minADVENTUS - FamilyFAMILY What do you think of when you think of family? Does it make you joyous? Are you reduced to tears? Do memories invade the space in...
Dec 21, 20212 minADVENTUS - JourneyOn the surface journey is a simple word. Basically, defined as “an act of traveling from one place to another”. In our modern journey we...
Dec 20, 20212 minADVENTUS - BethlehemAs I was researching the word Bethlehem, I found a huge amount of interesting information. Here are a few examples: First, the...
Dec 19, 20212 minADVENTUS - SheepThe Advent word for day is Sheep. In this Season of Advent, you will find a reference to or a picture of Sheep everywhere. Of course,...
Dec 17, 20211 minADVENTUS - PrepareMy advent word is prepare. Every time I thought about that word one memory kept coming to mind. When I was little my family would gather...
Dec 16, 20212 minADVENTUS - ThankfulThankful Synonyms – Delighted, Glad, Gratified, Happy, Joyful, Joyous, Pleased, Satisfied, Tickled Honestly, the word “Thankful” has...
Dec 15, 20211 minADVENTUS - Peace“Peace” As a veteran the word peace holds a special place in my heart. I know intimately that the peace we have is because others...
Dec 13, 20211 minADVENTUS - Promise" So do not for fear, FOR I AM WITH YOU. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you...
Dec 12, 20214 minADVENTUS - Bravery365 times in the Bible God utters the imperative, “Do not be afraid.” Viewed analytically, it appears that, after dealing with Adam and...
Dec 11, 20211 minADVENTUS - GraceWhen I first saw the email inviting me (and many more) to contribute to this Advent Word of the Day, I thought sure, that sounds easy,...
Dec 10, 20212 minADVENTUS - MysteryThere are many mysteries surrounding the Christmas season when we are children. What presents am I going to get? Will it snow on...
Dec 8, 20212 minADVENTUS - Mary“Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you do, but someone you raise.” - Andy Stanley When given the word...
Dec 7, 20211 minADVENTUS - FaithfulAs I scrolled down through the list of words that were assigned, my initial reaction was that FAITHFUL was on of the most challenging...
Dec 6, 20212 minADVENTUS - Listen“Listen” definition– to pay attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful attention; to be alert to catch an expected sound. Can...
Dec 5, 20211 minADVENTUS - SurrenderTeenage girl, much too young. Unprepared for what’s to come. A baby changes everything. "A Baby Changes Everything" by Faith Hill Mary...
Dec 4, 20212 minADVENTUS - LaughterWhen I was first given this word I thought it was somewhat of a strange word to be used In advent. It's also somewhat unusual to be in...