Last week I had the opportunity to take in some incredible beauty at Carlyle Lake, Illinois. My family roasted marshmallows at sunset at a picnic spot that my husband’s family visited often in his childhood years. As the sun went down, the beautiful backdrop to all that was around me became brighter and more glorious. […]
Giotto, di Bondone, Nativity, 1310s Matthew 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these […]
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We weave thick vines in and out of and around our circular, amateur base to create a decorative ball. Soon, solar lights will be added to make it a visible yard ornament for the dark fall and winter nights that stretch ahead of us. It seems to be an illustration of our friendship. By now, […]
Do you ever feel ashamed or disappointed that you have lacked faith or confidence in God…or even doubted Him? Our doubts, lack of trust, or weak faith may tempt us to think our faith isn’t strong enough. Let’s look at some scripture passages that might encourage us – even if our faith feels small today. […]