“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 During these days of sheltering in place, my deck has become a very desirable destination. A bounty of meals has been eaten there and hours passed just listening to birds and gazing into the sky. Many nights it has been a sanctuary of worship and it has recently been named “Deck Church.” My two neighbors and I gather there often (practici

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:2 If honest, all marriages can testify that every day is not a script from a fairy tale storybook. Ed and I have bumped into a few places during our 29 years that have proven to be a little more than interesting. My “follow the rules and stay on the path” personality often collides with his adventurous “break the rules and make a new path” persona

“Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 My friend, Robin Dixon, brought a powerful word today right there in the middle of her garden. The tender young plants and dead seeds lay low in the black ground waiting to burst forth in green beauty. From their vines will come fruit and veggies to be eaten and enjoyed by many hungry bellies. Though the fruit is not seen today, we know, by faith, that it is on the way. Robi

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 42:11 Does life have you running a little low on hope? You know, like the car computer system warning you that you only have 20 more miles to go before running out of gas. Fear and anxiety will do that to you before you know it. It seems like you just filled up, and ding, all of life tells you a different story. The Psalmist knew