Pastor. Female. Married. Not the pastor’s wife. Reverend mother to my offspring. Lover of God, drinker of coffee, reader of books, hoarder of yarn.
If you go to a Tim Hortons, especially in Canada, you can order a coffee: double-double. It means two shots of cream and two packs of sugar.[1] In the U.S. you can use the term, but it’s not as well-known, although Dunkin’ Donuts seems to know what I mean whenever I ask. It’s a FAVORITE … Continue reading The Book of Judges: Part Two-(Othniel and Achsah) Double Trouble: Double Blessing
I'm starting a new series this Fall on the book of Judges. I can’t recall a pastor ever covering these stories before, but it’s something I’ve had a desire to preach through for well over a decade now. I’m hoping I can keep up with this blog as we go! I’m especially grateful to The … Continue reading The Book of Judges: Part One- The Vicious Cycle
Have you ever encountered something unexpected? It’s said that long-time actress and comedienne Gracie Allen once received a small, live alligator as a gag. Not knowing what to do with it, Gracie placed it in the bathtub and then left for an appointment. When she returned home, she found this note from her maid: "Dear … Continue reading Something Unexpected Begins
-Brenda DeVries 12-4-23 Do you like the smell of baking bread? I live fairly close to a local bakery, and if I walk by in the morning, a wonderful dose of smells wafts from the doors when they are baking bread, cinnamon rolls, donuts and cake…mmm! I don’t really bake much, and I don’t make … Continue reading Bethlehem-House of Bread
When I was growing up, we used to watch the Dukes of Hazzard on Friday nights. Boss Hog was the commissioner of Hazzard County, Georgia. He always wore white and was the wealthiest man in the county. And he was always scheming to get more property, more power and more money. He drove a triple white … Continue reading Sacred Cows
Buzzfeed is a news media company that puts out some of the latest news stories. When you create a BUZZ about something, it means that you’ve got exciting news about a product, or a person, or rumors of something that’s happening. The next plagues that are about to descend upon Egypt, are also going to … Continue reading What’s all the Buzz? Exodus 8:16-32
The sound of the peepers (frogs) in the creeks and ponds in the spring are music to my ears! A few frogs usually find a home near our pool, and I enjoy listening to them on warm nights. There’s a story about a priest who kept hearing the croaking of frogs while he was praying. … Continue reading The Sound of a Sacred Croak Exodus 7:25-8:15
There are lots of shows where crimes are caught on camera. The robber, or vandal thinks they are getting away with an act, but video surveillance reveals their identity, and they are eventually arrested by the police. Cameras show a lot of things, but sometimes the angle of the shot misses something, and another camera … Continue reading Blood in the Water Exodus 7:14-24
Exodus 6:28-7:13 Have you ever picked up a feather? Even though they are very light, there are thousands of different parts, and it is an amazing creation. Have you ever heard someone say “I feel light as a feather? It’s great when you feel like you have nothing weighing your heart down. Discouragement, depression and … Continue reading Heart Hearts, Feathers and Crocodiles
Last week we looked at the calling of Moses and the burning bush. We noted that although the people of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were burning up as slaves, they were not consumed. God had been watching over them, and he was sending someone to lead them out of Egypt. Moses was not the most … Continue reading Bricks without Straw: when obedience makes things worse
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