I hope you didn’t miss last week’s post, A Sinner’s Tale. It described the Pharisee who was too proud to see his own sin and a sinful woman who poured her tears of repentance out at the feet of Jesus. Oh, what it must have been like to physically be at the feet of Jesus. I have, many times, brought my sins and sorrows to His feet and can confidently say, I know He has ... Read More »
A Sinner’s Tale and Sitting Among Friends #58
Well, I have never done that. I am not that bad. You would not believe what (Pointing with eyes) did. Ever say that? Ever hear that? Ever think that? We are so often quick to dismiss our own sins while quickly pointing to the sins of others. Luke 7 tells a story of Jesus going to Simon’s house. Simon was a Pharisee, a leader in the Jewish temple. A woman, who heard Jesus ... Read More »
Start Fresh with Rest & Sitting Among Friends #57
Starting fresh for the new year for many people means starting with new goals, a one word to be inspired by, or being resolved to being a new you. I ran into a mom this morning at my kid's school (well, not literally). She said, "We were going to be on time in the new year and we have already blown it." As we laughed, I reassured her she has all year to work on ... Read More »
Have a Blessed New Year
The new year is just around the corner and I look forward to sitting down with all my friends then. I am on a break until January 11. My family is on a break and we are having lazy days, work days (getting ready for a new year requires so fresh starts), and a great time hanging out. Thank you all for coming every week. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a most ... Read More »
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! & Sitting Among Friends #56
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! I just can’t get this picture out of my head. Jesus. Standing up from His throne. Laying aside His crown. Removing His outer robes, only fit for a king, and looking His Father in the eye to say goodbye. Leaving comfort. Leaving honor. Leaving privilege. To take on flesh. To walk and live among us. An actual account of ... Read More »