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Bible in a Year–Passing on our Faith
I learned many lessons from my parents. They passed along the importance of getting an education, their passion for finding something that makes you happy, and the love they had for family. One thing they did not pass along was their faith. My father was a devout...
Bible in a Year — Craving Water
Taking time away is not easy. You need to find someone to fill in for you at work, take care of the kids, and make arrangements for numerous things in your absence. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay home. Fortunately, I have recently been able to take a few days to...
Bible in a Year —The Sacrifice
Holy Week brings us to the end of Lent as we remember the final days before Jesus’ death. It is a dark time that is filled with sorrow and pain. In our own Lenten journey, perhaps we have endured some things that have brought us to our knees as we reflect on the...
Bible in a Year – The Responsibility of the Light
I have always felt the power of the light. It shines in New Mexico most days of the year and it brings warmth, nourishment for harvests, and reveals the beauty in our surroundings. I also see the light shine in many people. There are some who simply beam with the...
Bible in a Year — Make a Change!
Lent is a season of discovery, contemplation, discernment, and introspection. It is a time when we take a good look at our spiritual lives and determine how clear our connection is to God. From our prayer lives to our spiritual practices, sometimes these practices...
Bible in a Year — Inheritance
When you get to a certain age you think about getting your affairs in order, writing a will, keeping passwords for accounts in one place, funeral arrangements, etc. I have seen families destroyed when a will was not observed or even written. Some feelings are hurt...
Bible in a Year — Are We There Yet?
Are we there yet? This is a question asked by children and adults when on a long trip. It is hard being patient and when the individual does not know the route, it makes for a long, sometimes boring, trip. The journey of the Israelites in Numbers 9 is part of the...
Bible in a Year — Personalizing Hope
When we end a phone call or a conversation, normally a benediction of sorts is offered. I hope you have a great week! Take care, and God bless you. Be safe, my friend. We wish those with whom we are speaking a good journey or blessings for a good day or evening. In...
Bible in a Year – Graciousness not Judgment
There is something that many of us do that is hard to admit…we judge others. From walking through the store wondering why someone would dress a certain way to passing judgment on a person’s political views we often compare our views and beliefs to others and are not...
Bible in a Year – Choosing a Way of Life
If the Bible is to be read and understood literally, then there are many places in scripture that just do not make sense. Interpretation is key to understanding scripture and the beauty of God’s Word is how it changes with each reading. It is living, breathing, and...