One day, there will be no mysteries, no portions of scripture that raise questions, causing us to seek answers. But, for now, there’s beauty in seeking, when “rhema moments” happen, and we inquire again, asking—“What is it, Lord?”

God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that .

(I Corinthians 1:9—The Message)

So now I ask you, dear lady—not as if I were writing to you a new command, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another” (2 John 1:5 HCSB)

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is love.”

(I Corinthians 13:13 NIV)

… And a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6 NIV)

“… And there is pansies, that’s for thoughts…” ~Hamlet~

Your true character is most accurately measured by how you treat those who can do ‘Nothing’ for you.—Mother Teresa

“Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.”(Genesis 18:14–ESV)

How have you experienced freedom in forgiving?

Is there someone you yet need to forgive? Today’s the day!

When he called his disciples.

Held children on his knees.

Gave sight to the blind.

Prepared for the cross.c

Honored that this essay (first posted Summer 2022), inspired by our late Finley, was chosen as a Selah Awards 2023 Finalist.

It happened almost exactly thirty-two years ago today.

Alone in my living room, I went to the window for the last time. And on this particular morning, I did so out of obedience.

At first, I thought I’d heard wrong. After all, my loving Father wouldn’t ask me to return to a place of pain–where I stood on tip-toe, peering through glass into a space I was never invited to enter, a room I’d named…

For many years, Simeon held to the promise in the ancient scriptures, a reminder that became his prayer as he awaited the coming Messiah—

“Then God said, “Take your son… whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you” (Genesis 22:2 NIV)

“The Lord has done this for me…” (Luke 1:25a NIV)