Category Archives: Encouragement

Feed the Children

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Arrow

Occasionally a small group of us joins with others to pack food, either for a local food bank or an organization that reaches worldwide like Feed My Starving Children. After the last time we packed, I awoke the next morning … Continue reading →

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Examining a List

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Arrow

When children are young, they may be asked to look at a list or a set of objects and identify which one doesn’t belong. In Scripture, we find lists but typically everything seems to fit. Genesis 1 lists what God … Continue reading →

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Calling All Wanderers

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Arrow

Ever take time to do a slow read through Scripture? I’ve been enjoying a slow read through the gospel of Matthew, even reading the footnotes and looking up some cross-references. Doing a slow read may not allow time for covering … Continue reading →

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Feel Like a Whack-a-Mole?

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Arrow

Ever feel beaten down, rejected, or discouraged? As an author experiencing nearly two years of rejections and hearing that my agent wants me to edit a manuscript AGAIN, I can relate to the moles in this photo. I get all … Continue reading →

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Vision Check

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Arrow

In sunny Arizona, we are diligent in wearing our sunglasses. Our shades protect us from those bright UV rays and help us focus. The gospel of Matthew records Jesus teaching about vision regarding the kingdom of God through the use … Continue reading →

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Who Worshiped Jesus?

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Arrow

When I go on a road trip, I am usually on the lookout for something extraordinary. Depending on where I am, it may be wildlife, waterways, or breathtaking views. In a recent scan through the gospel of Matthew, I chose … Continue reading →

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A Thriving Church

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Arrow

Have you ever been a member of a group or club that after a time just sort of fizzled out? Members gradually went their own way. Perhaps original goals and purposes were forgotten or replaced. Interest faded. On the apostle … Continue reading →

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Beyond Worry, Obsession

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Arrow

In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He warned against worrying about what we will eat and wear. For many of us, these are not daily concerns. Oh no. We’ve replaced those concerns with others that are far more foolish. Ramped … Continue reading →

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A Hostage Situation

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Arrow

You have just been taken hostage. Freedom lost. Another is in control of your future, your destiny. The unsub is demanding your death, the penalty of past mistakes. He is making a list, and the list is long. All those … Continue reading →

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Be Amazed!

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Arrow

Does anything amaze you these days? Maybe a breathtaking scene of God’s creation viewed in-person or on a computer. A new invention. An awesome skill or talent. Or perhaps a little one taking their first steps. At the beginning of … Continue reading →

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