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Leviticus chapter 14 is dedicated to explaining “the law of the leper for the day of his cleansing” (verse 2). For 57 verses, God describes to Moses what the priests are to do when leprosy is healed. The cleansing needed several birds, water, cedar wood, scarlet, hyssop, lambs, fine flour, and a log of oil.… Continue reading 2/22/16: Be Healed of the Sure-Death Disease

Using my computer and a program called Skype®, I can call my sons (and anyone else who has Skype) and see them as I talk with them. With just a few clicks, I visited with Mark who is thousands of miles away at college, saw his room, and “met” his roommates. Then I visited with… Continue reading 2/19/16: On Approaching God

The Holy Spirit is mentioned three times in the first chapter of Mark’s gospel. First, John the Baptist tells the people, “I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit” Mark 1:8 (NKJ). Second, when John baptized Jesus we’re told, “And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the… Continue reading 2/18/16: The Holy Spirit Difference

While reading through Leviticus, all the talk of the sacrifices can get a little tedious and confusing. Bring a bull, bring a lamb, bring a ram, or sacrifice a turtledove. I began to sympathize with the priests who had to keep all the rules straight and deal with all that killing and blood every day.… Continue reading 2/17/16: The Fire is Still Burning

All of our friends know that the Fourth of July is a special gathering at our house. My husband and I invite folks over to celebrate the holiday with us. James starts the night before preparing his famous fall-off-the-bone tender bar-be-que and I whip up my special potato salad, cole slaw, and fresh lemonade. By… Continue reading 2/16/16: Just Visiting?

One of my favorite old hymns is “Count Your Blessings.” The song was written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. and was published way back in 1897. The first two verses and the chorus say: Verse One: When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them… Continue reading 2/15/16: No Wonder We Have Joy

It’s Valentine’s Day. Many couples are enjoying the special day of exchanging expressions of love through boxes of chocolates, gifts of jewelry, fancy meals at nice restaurants, expressive cards, and beautiful bouquets of flowers. My preferred flowers are roses—any color, but I have to admit that the American Beauty red rose is my all-time favorite.… Continue reading 2/14/16: Happy Valentine’s Day

Many people think being called to God’s service only includes being called to teach or preach. Not so. God’s call to service can be about the use any of our gifts. Take for example the craftsmen called upon to use their gifts in the area of art and design for the construction of the tabernacle.… Continue reading 2/10/16: Using Your Gifts

At graduations, there’s always that kid who has all the asterisks behind her name in the program indicating how many honors she has received. She makes her way to the podium about ten times to pick up certificates for participation, leadership, and high achievement, not to mention the scholarship awards (some actual checks) she’s earned.… Continue reading 2/9/16: Doing Anything Well?

While I was attending Emmanuel Community Church in Gardena, CA some years ago, my pastor, Pastor Frederick Holmes, asked me a question. He asked, “What do you want from life?” Without hesitation I answered, “I want my life to count.” That short conversation became a defining moment in my life wherein I had put into… Continue reading 2/8/16: What is Your Heart’s Desire?