Afterward Jesus went up on a mountain and called out the ones he wanted to go with him. And they came to him. Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles—Mark 3:13-14a (NLT). Currently, I’m reading through the gospels again. I love the similarities and differences found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and …
“Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him”—Colossians 3:16c-17(CEB). Thanksgiving will look different this year for most of us. Large family gatherings are discouraged because of the pandemic. …
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest”—Matthew 11:28 (NIV). In my late 60s, I’m not as strong as I used to be. However, through exercise, I’m working toward improving my physical strength. My exercise is not as intense as it once was. I’ve …
“Let me sleep a little longer!” Sure, just a little more! And as you sleep, poverty creeps upon you like a robber and destroys you; want attacks you in full armor—Proverbs 6:10-11 (TLB). In 2008, I went on my first mission trip with 19 others from our church to Rio Bravo, Mexico. It was also …
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