Last week I had a six-week checkup with my surgeon. He cleared me to begin strength training. He cautioned me about keeping the weights light and to begin with 2 lbs. Two pounds? Perhaps it sounds like nothing to you, but to me, it’s a […]
Tag: Bible Study
What Matters Is Knowing What Matters
Amid distractions and noise, it can be easy to lose sight of what matters most. With the holiday season around the corner we can expect to be bombarded with messages telling us what to buy, what to wear, and what to think. But what if […]
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
The teacup quickly warns my hands that I can’t linger too long in this position. I have a full day ahead, and this time in the Word is too precious to waste. This is my only sweet hour of prayer. Quickly I finish the tea […]
Not Yet
Not yet. I discovered those two words as part of the definition of barren. I always thought the word ‘barren’ referred to someone incapable of having children. But as I continue to study Elizabeth’s life, I don’t see a woman who can’t conceive. I see […]
Keeping Our Eyes On Jesus
“keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 CSB “I can’t find my glasses!” “Here, honey, use mine.” My husband and I used to have the same prescription for our eyeglasses. Over the years, subtle differences began to occur, […]
Below Parallel
Depth is a word that causes an instant reaction for a powerlifter. I’ve competed on the National level here in Belize twice in my first year of powerlifting. Every meet begins with the squat. And hitting the required depth is not an easy feat, even […]
We Need You to Fix It Jesus!
Imagine, dinner time, a house full of hungry people, and Martha’s to-do list is overwhelming. Mercy. “Fix it, Jesus!” We all see her fretting as her mind buzzes with the cultural expectations of women. This builds up to her being frustrated, maybe even embarrassed, by […]