“When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.” Exodus 34:29 (NIV) I hated to admit it, but my houseguest was grating on my nerves. An old friend had kindly … Read More about When You Can’t Shake a Bad Mood
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Home (a poem)
Home One day you travel home, but the roads don’t look the sameThe familiar is a comfort, but it’s not a firm foundationOthers are moving on, and you’ve moved on, tooThe places you once pinned your dreams on no longer hold allure for you Spacious houses, sprawling yards, miles of marketplace spread out like a … Read More about Home (a poem)
Renewed Hope When Life Turns Upside Down
By Sharon Kern McCall – Homeward Bound Series – Sharon’s Story – My childhood celebrations were joyful, especially when my mother baked cakes. One of my favorites was her skillfully-prepared pineapple upside-down cake. It was intriguing to watch the process as each ingredient was added. I had no idea how crucial each element was for … Read More about Renewed Hope When Life Turns Upside Down
Home: The Now and the Not Yet
Waiting for Our Forever Home By Cara Ray -The Homeward Bound Series – Cara’s Story- The landscape changed as soon as we crossed the border. Paved roads turned into dirt ones, and before long feral dogs outnumbered people on the streets. The surrounding hills were crammed with plywood and cinder block homes, and nearly everything … Read More about Home: The Now and the Not Yet
Can I Trust God to Keep Me Safe?
We need to talk about the elephant in the room. It might be the biggest question keeping the average person from coming to God, and to be honest, it keeps many believers paralyzed, too. Can I trust God to keep me safe? We need to talk about it because we can all see the obvious—that … Read More about Can I Trust God to Keep Me Safe?
The Long Walk Home
A Song for the Prodigal By Deborah W. Farris – Homeward Bound Series – Deb’s Story – I was sitting in my father’s chair (it creaks so badly, as if mimicking my own bones) and humming a Hymn a friend reminded me of. A Hymn that brought back a Sunday in 2006 at Bethel Church … Read More about The Long Walk Home
