There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18 On the evening before Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus demonstrated perfect love. Over the past week I have read and reread chapter 17 in the gospel of John. After the last supper and after Jesus had explained… Continue reading Perfect Love
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Morning Brings Hope
As a nurse I have worked through the night and welcomed the morning. Before my marriage I worked in the neonatal intensive care unit at the University of Michigan (Holden Unit). I worked the night shift, 7 pm to 7 am. Around 5am we took turns walking along a corridor with windows overlooking the sunrise… Continue reading Morning Brings Hope
Words of Gentleness
During the years of Jesus ministry on earth there was political turmoil—not so different from our world today. There was division among the Jews: Pharisees, Sadducees, zealots and followers of Jesus. And they were ruled by the Romans. Jesus didn’t offer a political solution. He was focused on turning the hearts and minds of the… Continue reading Words of Gentleness
Forgiven, Healed and Redeemed
For the past month I have been studying the book of Leviticus. It is a study of God’s holiness and his plan to redeem mankind. The sacrifices and offerings that God required of Israel point to man’s sin and the need for payment in blood. Sinful man cannot approach God. Psalm 15 raises these questions.… Continue reading Forgiven, Healed and Redeemed
Responding to Confusion with the Bible
Through the women’s ministry at our church I have been able to watch some of the G3 conference, streaming live from Georgia. The topic of the conference is the Trinity, and I was pleased to listen to the preachers. All around us there is confusion about who God is, and about what the Bible says.… Continue reading Responding to Confusion with the Bible