The miracle-Worker sat down on top of a rock. The large crowd that followed Him slowly approached, breathless, happy to sit down after climbing the mountain. The surrounding sounds did not match the size of the crowd. There was a reverent silence, as this Man, Jesus - the One who had spoken in parables thus far, confronted Israel’s leaders and performed never-before-seen miracles - began to teach. As Messiah started His longest sermon recorded in Scriptures, the first words spoke of comfort, Continue Reading
Mourning With Hope {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I don't even have to close my eyes to see her face in my mind's eye. My dear friend. That smile that dominated her countenance every time I saw her. Contagious. And she had a sassy voice that just made me chuckle. Because even if she was across the room talking to someone else, I could tell it was her without even looking. She was, in a word, special. And today, we were all there celebrating her home-going. There was standing room only in the church. Evidence of a life well-lived, yes, but Continue Reading
