Rose

SHAKING OFF SNAKES

You might say it had been a “bad hair” fortnight. Two weeks on the open sea with 274 Roman sailors, their ship driven helplessly by …

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UGLY GIRL?

A study in chaos. She catches me by surprise in Macdonald’s as I wait for my ice cream on this hot July day. Wild unruly …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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HOSANNA

 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and …

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THE CROSS

Certain well known theologians are gaining popularity by preaching a skewed view of the Cross of Christ. Don’t fall for it. The Cross is not …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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