Category Archives: Life Purpose

God’s Temple, Then and Now

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Arrow

Have you ever seen God’s temple in Jerusalem? No? Oh yeah, it’s not there! In the Old Testament, King David desired to honor God by building Him a great temple. Instead, God assigned David’s son, Solomon, the job of building … Continue reading →

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A Shaking from God

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Arrow

During my college years in California, I experienced an earthquake while living in an apartment. I was very thankful the building stood the test! Today I’d like to look at the book of Haggai again. (Check out last week’s devotion … Continue reading →

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Bring God Pleasure

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Arrow

I’m wondering, does my work bring God pleasure? Do my current projects or the things I’m spending my time, effort, and energy on actually please the Lord? Let’s hear from Haggai, a prophet to the Jews who returned to Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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At Jesus’ Feet

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Arrow

As an elementary school teacher, children sat at my feet regularly, especially for story time. A good book could always capture their attention. In Scripture, we find that a number of people also sat at the feet of Jesus. In … Continue reading →

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What Are We Spreading?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Arrow

Some things in life we wish were never shared. A cold. Covid. Bed bugs. Classroom teachers always dread the call from the school nurse requesting the class be brought in for head checks. Lice is another bug that quickly spreads. … Continue reading →

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Come and See, Go and Tell

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Arrow

How do you respond when someone tells you about a new mouth-watering place to eat or a ‘must-see’ movie? Sometimes, we’re all in and eager to check out their recommendation. Other times, we make note of it or politely nod, … 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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New Year, New Life

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Arrow

Around the world this year, babies will be born and begin a brand new life on earth. For those of us who’ve been around a while, there have been many times we’ve wanted to start anew as well. Paul wrote … Continue reading →

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God Came to Earth

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Arrow

In the fall, I was finishing up some edits for my publisher for a children’s book. My purpose for writing this picture book was to get kiddos excited about reading God’s Word. It reads like a fast-paced highlight reel of … Continue reading →

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Set in the Right Place

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Arrow

I love how a random verse from Scripture can speak truth to our heart. I experienced this recently while reading from the prophetic book of Ezekiel. “This is what the Lord GOD says: I have set this Jerusalem in the … Continue reading →

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