Jesus in Mark
When we open the pages of the New Testament, we notice right away that the times are Roman. The Roman empire is at its height! The long-awaited promised Savior has arrived! Jesus Christ! Jesus has broken down the…
Jesus in Matthew
It had been 400 years since God had spoken to the Jewish people through His prophets. 400 years of silence. So, in that time of silence, the Jewish people poured over the words God had already given them. …
Toxic Friendships
Upon moving into our home a couple of years ago we decided to relocate a small rosemary plant to a far corner of the backyard where an unsightly stump rested. The location was a lovely sunny spot ……
Prepare the Way!
It’s time! Spring is here … the plants are beginning to come back to life. Now is the time. It’s time to prepare the way. Move the huge boulders from out of the way. Pull up the blackberry…
It Keeps Coming Back!
When we moved into our home a couple of years ago there was, in the far corner of the backyard, a large unsightly stump. This particular corner of the backyard was a lovely sunny spot. Rosemary would be…
Waiting … for a way to Paradise
We all long for Paradise. God created us to live forever in a beautiful paradise, in perfect loving relationship with Him! This is what we were made for. But alas, we stand outside the gate … with no…
Jesus in Malachi
Over the past 43 days we have been pondering the question: What is the gateway to Heaven? How can I get to Paradise? This question has led us on a journey through each book of the Old Testament.…
Jesus in Zechariah
The road beyond the gate is long … so long. “Home” waits at the end of the road – beautiful and peaceful. But the road is so long! It had already been a long wearisome journey just to…
Jesus in Haggai
Our background photo today shows a road which, at some point in the past, was almost completed. Only a little bit more was left. But the surrounding neighbors did not want the road to be completed. The surrounding…
Jesus in Zephaniah
Our background photo today features a gate, whereupon passing through, one encounters rows upon rows of lounge chairs … all lined up for people to relax and enjoy life. Sunshine and palm trees. Gentle breezes and not a…