TAKE A SABBATH
Driving by our Blue Seal store today, I noticed a sign announcing “Starting July 4 closed Sundays.” I wanted to run inside and thank them. …
THE DAY BEFORE EASTER
It’s Saturday morning and I’ve just remembered all the items I failed to pick up for Easter dinner. Not wanting to deal with crowds, I …
CONSIDER THE DAFFODILS
Yes, you heard me right. Daffodils, not lilies. This is April in New Hampshire, and lilies are yet to come. Did anyone else notice their …
GOD’S ANSWER TO EVIL
“When I survey the wondrous CrossOn which the Prince of Glory diedMy richest gain I count but lossAnd pour contempt on all my pride.”Thank you, …
RIDING INTO DEATH
The crowds pressed in upon Him. The little donkey, never before ridden, plodded obediently along in submission to the King of Kings.Jesus’ heart swelled with …
WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS
Joseph of Arimathea summoned up the courage to seek an audience with Pilate and ask for the body of Jesus. He behaved prudently, so that …
A MORNING AFTER RAIN
Once again, a night of rain. And I’m remembering the lyrics from “Camelot” – “no rain may ever fall till after sundown…” and I’m giving …
A WAKEUP PRAYER
Here’s one way to start the morning. These lyrics from this little chorus, written long ago by Rosalie Yoder, are taken from Psalm 143, a …