Day 34 of Lent – Saturday
Below are a few excerpts from a book titled Devotions for Lent: For some Christ followers, sin and death weave so familiar a narrative that we’ve become numb to their sting. For others of us, the wages of sin and … Continued
I will not be afraid.
Immigrant woman finds acceptance through service January 2018 Granite Bay, CA Fear and anxiety were giant enemies that ran my life. I was afraid of everything; I was afraid that I wasn’t good enough, not talented enough, not educated enough, … Continued
Day 33 of Lent – Friday
Daily Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:10-13 10 I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side! Report him! Let’s report him!” All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, “Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and … Continued
Man discovers key to success.
March 2019 Silicon Valley, CA I work in high technology in Silicon Valley, and it’s not for the faint of heart. When I was new in the field, I used to leverage my high capacity of sheer willpower (a finite … Continued
Day 32 of Lent – Thursday
Daily Scriptures: Genesis 17:3-9 3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your … Continued
Facing the flames.
A brave doctor remains with her patients in hospital despite raging fire. July 2018 Redding, CA The fire was blowing towards us. I saw the fire crews hard at work. I left to go home to my apartment, thinking I … Continued
Day 31 of Lent – Wednesday
I hope you are continuing to be blessed as we spend purposeful time focusing on God more intently during this season. We are challenged everyday to walk, not in a furnace like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but rather on a … Continued
“Give me my son!”
Adoptive mother fights for Ethiopian child. February 2019Santa Rosa, CA We waited two years to be matched with our son from Ethiopia. After that tortuously long wait, we were able to meet him and then had to fly home for … Continued
Day 30 of Lent – Tuesday
Daily Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9 – The Bronze Snake 4 They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; 5 they spoke against God and against … Continued
Day 29 of Lent – Monday
Today is the beginning of the 5th week of Lent. As we approach Holy Week, I wanted to remind you of a few of the wonderful truths about the heritage we share because we are part of God’s family: God … Continued