Category: Following Jesus
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Stay the Course, Telling the Heart of the Story – 1 Kings 13:15-32
What should I do if someone disagrees with the path I’ve chosen? I know what God wants me to do: Love the Lord my God with all my heart, soul, mind, strength, and love my neighbor as myself. One way I express this love is in my writing. Love is his command, writing is my…
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Just Keep Swimming – Colossians 2:6-10
There’s a lot of meaning in what the forgetful little fish, Dory, says. In the Disney movie, Finding Nemo, she pulls her friend along by encouraging him to not worry so much and “just keep swimming.” What helps you when you’re stuck in an “I don’t know what to do” place? It seems I’m there…
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An Oregon Hike and Making New Friends – John 15:9-12
I raced ahead, hopping over tree roots and dancing at the end of the path. Sahalie Falls, one of our favorite destinations on hot summer days, sprayed my face with its cool mist as I waited for my family. Soon my brother, sister and Mom caught up. Dad followed with my baby sister on his…