A woman came to [Jesus] having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?” (Matthew 26:7–8 NKJV). After graduating from college, I stayed in that community to serve at […]
Archives for April 2014
The Cross-bearer
[image via] Standing in the crowded square, I’m peering over shoulders to see what the commotion is in the street. I see a man, barely clothed, dripping blood from the crown of thorns on his head to the lashes on his back to the chains around his ankles. He is surrounded by taunting soldiers. He […]
The Desires of Your Heart
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” David assures us of this promise in Psalm 37:4 If I was being truly honest with you, and I do try to be honest, I would have to say, I have always wondered if this promise is really true. It seems kind of […]
I Don’t Deserve This!
I don’t deserve the constant complaining.Complaining about what’s for dinner, what candy they want, what time they have to go to bed, when it’s time for a nap, when it’s time to wake-up, when they can’t watch cartoons or when I ask them to pick up their toys. I don’t deserve the whining. Whining for more, […]
