What About Noah’s Wife?

Jan 3, 2014 | Faith

I was reading the story of Noah this morning and was keenly aware of the lack of information about his wife.   No name. No voice. No struggle. No questions. No fear. No doubt. No anger.   All we know is about Noah’s wife is that she was there, watching the ark...

Wanting to Have an "Enoch Kind-of Year"

Jan 2, 2014 | Faith

Very little is said about Enoch in the Bible. There’s no great stories shared about his life, his family, or his work. Genesis 5 shares the genealogy from Adam to Noah and Enoch is mentioned as part of that line. He’s the father of Methuselah and...

Why Believing in Jesus Matters

Dec 30, 2013 | Faith

In a world filled with so many different religious beliefs, spiritual convictions, and personal opinions about what is true, what is important, and what matters, it’s no wonder more and more people are throwing in the towel and walking away from organized...

Why God Says "Be Still"

Dec 28, 2013 | Faith

I love quiet moments when I become a sponge and God the water. I love peaceful places where His Presence rises above every noise, every movement around me. As He rises up over my life’s chaos, He catches my eye. He draws me in. He captivates me. And nothing else...

How Did Mary Handle Christmas Eve?

Dec 24, 2013 | Faith

Gazing at a Nativity Set, it’s hard for me to imagine anything less than a serene stable filled with the glory of God on the night Jesus was born. Maybe that’s why my desire this morning to sort-of panic about all the last-minute things I’ve...