bible – A Goldilocks Life

Promises

I don’t remember when I started a list of Bible passages and verses to do a deep dive into, but I’m slowly working my way through it. Some studies have taken months, and one more than a year. All have been satisfying and challenging. Lately I’ve been reading Psalm 119 looking for God’s promisesContinue reading “Promises”

Back Row Pew

My heart raced as I entered a church for the first time in decades. As a family, we didn’t attend regularly. Dad would drop us off at the Sunday school down the street when Gram T. would guilt him into it. So, God was not a topic of discussion but more often a swear wordContinue reading “Back Row Pew”

Joyous New Year!

We’ve been saying it and hearing it: “Happy New Year!” It’s what we do. My ministry colleague sent an email that challenged that sentiment. She wrote, “May 2026 be far beyond a Happy New Year. May it be a year of joy as we serve Jesus. . .” The difference between happiness and joy isContinue reading “Joyous New Year!”