Podcast Episodes

The Ultimate Renewal

These words from Luke are the words of our Savior as He looks down from the cross at those who crucified Him.

As I sit in the front pew, reserved fo…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Attitude

Remember when going a new route or wearing a new dress was exciting? Now I call it a hassle. No wonder I heard the phrase "grumpy old lady" long bef…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

An Inspiring Ministry

Several years ago, I was teaching at a college. One day, a friend from my church called me. She asked if I could volunteer as the faculty adviser fo…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Here I Am

I was married to my loving wife Dorothy for 70 years. A few months ago, Jesus called her home to live with Him in heaven. She received her crown of …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Perfect Finish

Jesus ended His work on earth with three words, "It is finished" (John 19:30). Hearing these words during Lent, we associate them with Jesus' death …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Our World is Broken

We live in a broken world. The evidence is all around us. Wars. Famine. Hatred. Murder. Cars break down. Clothes wear out. Homes require maintenance…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Old Songs, New Voices

For 10 summers, my husband and I worked as volunteers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park where, once a month, I had the opportunity to sing with…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

An Open Heart

In Acts 16, Lydia is described as a dealer of purple cloth. But more than a businesswoman, Lydia is also described as a worshipper of God who had ga…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Friend-to-Friend Blessings

During a phone call with my mother, she said, “Yesterday I was feeling down and had a pity party. I realized I had to stop thinking about myself and…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mulligan Blessings

Golfers will tell you about the “mulligan.” In golfer-speak, it’s a second chance to take a shot, a do-over for those of us who didn’t hit the ball …

7 months, 4 weeks ago