DEATH IS NOT TO BE DENIED: On the road to Jerusalem, Jesus spoke of his impending crucifixion three times. Three times, the disciples ignored or refused Jesus’ prediction of his death. We now know that Jesus would defeat death by rising from the dead, but his disciples did not. Denial was alive in biblical times, [...]
CAREGIVING IS A HIGH CALLING. Jesus values the care we give to one another so very much, He says in Matthew 25:34-40 that it is as if we are caring for Him! When we do caregiving, we are to do it as unto Jesus himself. Considering our loved one to be a stand-in for Jesus elevates [...]
Part I 2024 is an opportunity for a fresh start, perhaps even PRAYERFUL RESOLUTIONS! I love new beginnings . . . a new book to read . . . a new season with its unique flowers . . . and the New Year with all its opportunities for do-overs! Come 2024, many of us will [...]
A CORRECTION: We are sorry to inform you that our updated Heritage of Hope Workbook has not yet been released by Amazon. A QUESTION: HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR HERITAGE OF HOPE CHECKLIST? If your legal documents are signed & notarized, congratulations! The majority of Americans fail to do this. If you've made your final arrangements with [...]
We are excited to announce the release of our updated and expanded Heritage of Hope Workbook! Of course, the new Heritage of Hope Workbook continues to support our six part Video Series, but you will find additional articles and a more detailed Heritage of Hope Checklist. The HOH Checklist, the Letter of Last Instructions, and [...]
I can think of several personal "FINISH LINES" in my life . . . meeting Dan after a six thousand mile road trip on my own . . . walking across the George Fox stage to receive my Masters Degree . . . completing a fifty mile bike ride around Portland, Oregon with grandson Dakota, [...]
1. CONCERN about your eternal destiny can be prevented. By sharing your faith in Jesus Christ with your family, they will be reassured you will be with Jesus in Paradise. Your believing loved ones will have the hope of being with you again in Heaven for all of eternity. Instead of concern, they will have [...]
Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you. Deuteronomy 5:16 NLT This third commandment dictates that we honor our parents and grandparents—IF they are kind, considerate of their [...]
Do you know how to rest? I typically write about running your race and finishing well. To do either one, however, rest is required. It is a little different than collapsing in exhaustion. How do we do that? Perhaps change our focus from what needs to be done to what is?? Put your feet up [...]
Do you find JESUS' TEAM MEETING (the Upper Room Discourse) to be inspiring OR alarming? In John 13, Jesus exemplifies humble service when he washes the feet of his disciples. In John 14, He assures us that he will prepare for us an eternal home. How can we not like John 15’s description of Jesus [...]
