by Kathy | Apr 6, 2017 | Devotional, Discipleship, Salvation
This isn’t just a rhetorical question. I am asking it of myself this week. Why do I follow Jesus? The question came up during my daily Bible reading in the sixth chapter of John. Jesus had just fed more than 5,000 people with just 5 small loaves of bread and 2...
by Kathy | Mar 6, 2017 | culture, Devotional, God's Word for Today
My Dad instilled a strong work ethic in me and my brother when we were growing up. First, he led by example and second, he made sure we got plenty of practice by giving us chores around the house. Of all my family responsibilities, the task I disliked the most was...
by Kathy | Feb 2, 2017 | Devotional, God's love, God's Word for Today
What is real love? If you believe the movies, it’s defined by two beautiful celebrities locked in a passionate embrace. Our culture equates “love” with sexual attraction. But that’s not real love. That’s just physical desire. And it’s fleeting at best. Like chocolate...
by Kathy | Jun 30, 2016 | Devotional, Trials and difficulties
When our oldest daughter graduated from high school, we booked a summer cruise to celebrate. The family would spend seven days in the Caribbean on a floating resort! We researched the ports and excursions. We checked the weather to pack the right clothing. We...
by Kathy | Jun 9, 2016 | Devotional, Spiritual Dryness, Spiritual Growth
We’ve lived in the West Texas desert. Twice. Not much can grow there. Even the small, stunted mesquite shrubs quickly become tumbleweeds in a windstorm. But here in southeast Texas the foliage thrives. It’s green around here pretty much twelve months of...
by Kathy | Jun 6, 2016 | creation, Devotional, In the News, Worship
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away late last week after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. Often referred to as “The Greatest,” Ali had a long and illustrious boxing career. He won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics in Rome and earned the boxing title...
