“Now He had to go through Samaria.” John 4:4 The text says that Jesus had to go through Samaria. He “had” to go that way, not because it was the only way, the easy way or the best way, but because God sent Him that way for one nameless woman. It’s interesting how often the “one” gets lost in the story of life. We often put more significance on reaching the masses instead of the one. And yet there are many “ones” that we see throughout scripture and certainly in our daily live

The time finally came for my flight to Seattle. It had been two long years since I had visited my son and his family. Even though we had enjoyed their summer visits to Georgia, there is something special about being in the rhythm of their daily lives. There was much to catch up with and one important thing was that my granddaughter Sadie had joined the band and learned to play the flute. My private Saturday morning concert struck more than one chord in my heart. One after ano

But now, this is what the Lord, your Creator says, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!” Isaiah 43:1 Do you love me? It’s a question all mankind asks whether aloud or silent. The question lurks in the depths of our being because we are created to be loved by God. Everyone you pass today is asking this question in some way. We see the world searching for the answer in extreme ways. It is an u

Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Psalm 31:19 What a stack of blessing you have piled up for those who worship you, ready and waiting for all who run to you to escape an unkind world. Psalm 31:19 (Message) For years, Chuck E Cheese has been a spot that has provided lots of fun that all of my grandchildren have enjoyed. During a summer visit w