Stuffed Animals and Jesus

When my children were young, they each had a stuffed animal that went wherever they would go. They found a degree of security and comfort having the stuffed animal with them. We put stuffed animals away as we grow older, but we try to find other comforts and security. We look for comfort in alcoholContinue reading “Stuffed Animals and Jesus”

Seeing What Is Possible

Sometimes we are hesitant to do a new thing because we don’t think that we can do it. But once we see this new thing done by someone else, we gain confidence and may try to do it ourselves. Matthew 28:5-6 says, “But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for IContinue reading “Seeing What Is Possible”

Solemn Promise

Often, we see in movies that a dying person promises loved ones that they will be watching over them and be ever present with them, even after their death. The promise is designed to comfort and encourage people about to experience loss. The promise is designed to strengthen and tell the grieving loved ones thatContinue reading “Solemn Promise”