No, the title shouldn't say a taco. Our latest adopted rescue dog chose Taco as his name. Who would have thought? It does reflect him in many ways. He has a spicy bark that crawls up my spine at times. Like a Mexican jumping bean he loves to pop up and bark at any one … Continue reading Learning From Taco
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What Does It Mean to Worship?
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love to worship the Lord. Especially with lots of movement. It's my favorite part of the church service. But, I acknowledge that many do not feel the same way. Still we are called to worship Jesus. (Psalm 22, 100) Have you ever wondered, are there other ways … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Worship?
Disappointments – Back When and Right Now
Let's be real. Disappointments are a real bummer. They can leave us with the feeling of having our feet pulled out from under us. Like we've been shot into outer space with no place to land our feet solidly. No matter what the situation is, I've found there is a pattern to experiencing this sensation. … Continue reading Disappointments – Back When and Right Now
What Is A Spiritual Famine?
The other morning I was reading and praying through Ezekiel 36 when The Lord opened my eyes to a new understanding. The famine mentioned in those verses can be seen as a spiritual famine as well. You may be thinking, "Say what?" Up until this revelation I was like anyone else. Reading the chapter and … Continue reading What Is A Spiritual Famine?
Why Do I Need To Rest?
Have you ever fought the idea of resting? Personally, I love to be on the go. Whether it's church, writing, gardening, helping others with some activity, or shopping. I've always striven to stay busy. Over recent years, I've learned from the Lord that there are times when He wants me to take an extended time … Continue reading Why Do I Need To Rest?
The Rocks Have It
My brother is able to stack rocks into works of art. He makes them balance on one another in ways that seem impossible to the untrained eye. From the pictures I've included you can see some of what he has accomplished. In the past he said, while working on a stack he finds himself talking … Continue reading The Rocks Have It
What About Barabbas?
During Holy Week I was privileged to participate in my church's "Journey To The Cross". There were many rooms that the visitors strolled through as they experienced Jesus's path from the upper room to His resurrection. On the last night I volunteered, I was in the room displaying the trial at Pilate's palace. Between groups … Continue reading What About Barabbas?
Are You a Frog?
I think in some ways I am like a frog. Sometimes I can see obvious switches happening and know I need to keep an eye on things. However, small changes occurring over time are harder for me. You may wonder. What does a frog have to do with changes? Well, many years ago I heard … Continue reading Are You a Frog?
Such A Time As This
I got the title for this post from a saying extracted from the book of Esther. Her uncle asked her to approach the king - her husband - in order to save her people. The action could have ended in her death... but it didn't. And her people survived. After hearing this phrase at a … Continue reading Such A Time As This
Three Makes One?
Have you ever wondered what God meant in Genesis 1:26 when The Holy Trinity talks about making man in their image? Knowing this includes The Father, The Son, and The Spirit can be tricky as I'm looking at it from a physical realm while trying to understand the spiritual angle. It's intriguing. So how am … Continue reading Three Makes One?
Author Lill Kohler 