Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13 NIV) This week I am stage managing the student production of a play written by several of the high school students. The play tells the parallel stories of the Choctaw Trail of TearsContinue Reading
Two years ago I wrote this post, thinking about a cousin of mine. This year I repost this story and prayer, thinking of others in our church who have lost loved ones this year. This Advent and Christmas season, let us pray for those who grieve. Sorrow and mourning willContinue Reading
Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our [gracious and majestic] God;Praise is becoming and appropriate.He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].He counts the number of the stars;He calls them all by their names.Great is our [majestic and mighty] Lord and abundantContinue Reading