bible – A Goldilocks Life

What’s Jonah Got to do with Easter?

A fascinating Bible story is found in the book of Jonah. The proud prophet, Jonah ran in the opposite direction than God sent him. His humbling redirection came from inside a huge fish. (See Jonah chapters 1 and 2.) Jesus’ words in the New Testament help us see that the miracle of Jonah being savedContinue reading “What’s Jonah Got to do with Easter?”

Death Could Not Hold Her

This afternoon, we said farewell for now to our sweet friend, Kim. It was only a week ago that she and I had a conversation at church. Two days later, she was gone from this world. Death had taken her suddenly, and the shock among our church is palpable. Kim’s daughter and family came downContinue reading “Death Could Not Hold Her”

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”