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Hallelujah!
Handel’s magnificent Messiah oratorio is beloved around the world. It is powerful not just because of the beauty of his composition but also because it encourages listeners that one day Jesus will defeat evil and reign as king. Read more in today’s Our Daily Bread devotional. All is well, Lisa
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Rediscovered
The Gilmore Car Museum, a world-renowned collection of cars, is located among vast stretches of farmland outside Kalamazoo, Mich. I don’t know much about classic
Invitation to Rest
This sign has become my daily reminder of Jesus’ invitation to rest. Read my reflections on learning to rest at the God Hears Her blog.
Crushed and Beautiful
This painting, Consider the Lilies, is part of a collection of stunning art by Makoto Fujimura that inspired today’s devotional. Fujimura employs an ancient style of
Useless Without Love
Useless Without Love came from the very frustrating experience of trying to assemble a table before realizing I was missing an essential piece. Until I
No Greater Love
On many U.S. holidays like July 4th, we celebrate freedom while remembering that it often comes at a cost. Today’s devotional reflects on the willingness
Explore Themes in Scroll of Remembrance – Section #7
In this final section of the interpretative guide, gain insight into some of the themes woven through the story. Blessings, Jim Exploring Important Themes
Closer Look at Imagery on Rom’s Journey – Section #6
Did you miss some of the imagery on Rom’s journey? There is a lot to discover and this guide provides some helpful insights. Keep exploring,
Food From Heaven
Can you think of anything more delicious than chocolate falling from the sky? It actually happened in Switzerland. But the idea of food from heaven
Interpretative Guide #5
In this section of the interpretative guide, I explore a few key symbols in The Scroll of Remembrance. Blessings, Jim A Closer Look at Key
Interpretative Guide #4 – Names
Want to know how many of the people and objects in The Scroll of Remembrance were named? In the fourth section of the interpretative guide
Revealed Through Creation
Creation was the Our Daily Bread topic for May. Below is the feature article “Revealed Through Creation.” All is well, Lisa
Interpretative Guide #3 – Decoding the Places
The third section of the interpretative guide to Passage to the House of Power from The Scroll of Remembrance series focuses on the symbolic worlds described in
Interpretative Guide #2 – Understanding Parables
The purpose for writing The Scroll of Remembrance series was to teach Scriptural truths in an entertaining and engaging way. Through several reading guides, I hope
Gratitude on Earth Day
Whether we live in crowded cities or rural areas, we should care for the place we call home. Today’s devotional reminds us that our responsibility to
An Interpretive Guide for Passage to the House of Power
The purpose for writing The Scroll of Remembrance series was to teach Scriptural truths in an entertaining and engaging way. Through several reading guides, I hope
His Cross of Peace
The painting stopped me in my tracks as I looked into the eyes of Simon of Cyrene, the man pulled from the crowd and forced
Chatty Bus
I love the name – – Chatty Bus! It’s a bus company’s initiative to help engage its passengers in meaningful conversations knowing that many of
Citizen of Heaven
I hope you find great comfort in the reminder from today’s God Hears Her blog post that we are citizens of heaven. The idea was sparked