Adam and Eve ate from the wrong tree, sinned, and were separated from God. From that point on, God's mission was set. Redemption. The Bible is God's story of redemption. I read part of Ruth's story today -- a story which culminates in her marriage...

Random Thoughts: Being busy at work is good; worrying about the server crashing is bad. I'm not quite sure who my older son's parents are. I mean, I know exactly who they are, but sometimes I look at him, and I wonder how we created such a terrific...

The theme for the November/December Alive Now is Refugees. I was responsible for the devotional in our office meeting today, and that theme kind of stuck in my mind. If we broaden the definition of refugee to mean someone who has entered a foreign...

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. All Saints Day.Names, read in solemn, exact tones.Family and friends, carrying...

Spent some time today dressing the altar for All-Saints' Day. Jack's theme is butterflies (from Hymn of Promise. The main fabric is a blue/green/purple batik with butterflies and the cross is made of the same butterfly fabric. I hope it works...