The wounds cut deep; both physically and figuratively. Several Decembers ago, I fell down the stairs. People sometimes talk about traumatic events as experienced through a surreal slow motion reality at the time. That would perfectly describe how it played out for me. Returning from a late church meeting, I longed for rest. While snuggling […]
hope
Do You Believe Jesus is Enough to Meet Your Hopes and Fears?
The angels’ proclamation to the shepherds packs a powerful punch. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10 Their good news communicated the fulfillment of a long anticipated promise. But. somewhere in the midst of hope lies fear. What if that which we […]
Joy
Today, I am blessed to have Elisabeth Klein, a sister Redbud writer, guest post here. She is sharing a piece from her Advent devotionals. May her words speak freshly into your soul. Joy I did not want to write today when I saw that the next topic on my list was joy. In fact, […]
Why I Feel Like I am Sharing in the Israelites’ Journey
Why would anyone be upset with God when their prayers were answered as they had hoped? For years, the Israelites served the Egyptians under oppressive conditions . But God was aware of their suffering and the deliverance they longed for was about to take place. “The Lord said, “I have seen how my people are suffering […]
The "Let Us" Verses: How Biblical Narratives Become Walking Companions
I cannot pinpoint the exact moment, but at some mile marker along the road, I realized life is hard. It did not resonate with my childhood expectations. I had not yet developed a full vision of the life that lay before […]
When God Speaks But The Fulfillment Appears Incomplete
Traditionally, the Holy week observances exhort us to reflect on events of Jesus’ last days. Moments that affirm the story of a new kingdom unfolding “on Earth as it is in Heaven.” We recognize and recount Jesus’ death and resurrection. But what about Saturday? Why, as Christians, do we brush off that “extra” day? The Jews recognize Saturday […]
