Why It’s Good to Be a Roadie – A Metaphor of Jesus as the Way
Christianity was once called the Way, (literally, the road). Followers of the Way were the first roadies, those who traveled with Jesus. Today, Christians still travel with Jesus. Join us today as we...
View ArticleConnected to The Vine
I am the last person you want to ask for gardening advice. I descend from a long line of farmers, but you would never know it. Quite by accident, my only successes are with orchids and a bromeliad....
View ArticleLiving Water: A Metaphor for God’s Spirit
Thirst. It’s funny how I don’t even realize I’m thirsty until I stop for a moment. I try to drink water throughout the day. But somehow, by the time dinner is ready, the table is set, and the last...
View ArticleA Dwelling Place
This is a post by guest contributor, Kristee Ravan. Kristee lives in Oklahoma with her husband, three kids, and cat. She keeps busy with homeschooling, twin-wrangling, and supporting her husband’s...
View ArticleMetaphorically Speaking: Series Wrap-Up
The other day I was talking books with a friend when he mentioned one that I had read but hadn’t been particularly moved by. “It’s given me the language I need to understand and face the things I’m...
View ArticleTeachers: Lead Me To Jesus
“Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.” (James 3:1, CSB) Teaching is a difficult job. Teachers come in all shapes and sizes and...
View ArticleMemories From Sharing God’s Word
A songwriter in the late 1990s wrote of the people we will see in Heaven because we or they took time to minister to the sick, serve in a soup kitchen, or teach a children’s Sunday School class. It is...
View ArticleFulfilling His Purpose
Oftentimes, when we think of teachers who change lives, we are reminded of success stories where someone who is now considered accomplished or a star in their field was inspired by a specific person....
View ArticleThe Worship Workshop
This evening didn’t go particularly well. My husband is out of town, last week was hard, and the house was a mess after a particularly busy weekend. Honestly, all I wanted out of Sunday afternoon was...
View ArticleTeaching In Relationship
I don’t know if Susan and Cynthia ever met. They certainly could have. Both of these ladies were missionaries with the International Mission Board and overlapped in the years they served. But both of...
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