The first Jesus I knew was framed in stained glass—forever smiling, forever gentle, forever safe. It would take years before I discovered the real Jesus, the One the images of my childhood could not contain. I was first introduced to Jesus in the First United Methodist Church in my hometown of Nowata, Oklahoma. I remember as a child sitting with Read More
Did You Ask?
We’ve all read Matt 19:14, or Luke 18:16, where Jesus said “Let the little children come to me…”. I’m also sure we’ve all thought about the meaning behind his words and how we ourselves could be more like a child and believe like a child. I really like the way The Passion Translation goes into a bit more detail, “…Then Read More
8 Tips to Help You Have a Thriving Quiet Time with the Lord
Are you tired of quiet times that leave you feeling empty? Tired of spending time in the Word of God only to forget what you read by noon? Maybe you made a goal this year to get closer to the Lord, read the Bible through, or do something similar. But, here it is, the end of January, and you have Read More