In Mark 3, we come across a small sentence, that if not paid attention to, will go in one side of our minds and quickly out the other. In Mark 3:10 it reads, “For he had healed many so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him.” Wherever Jesus traveled people were healed—however, not … Continue reading Resting. One Day at a Time.
Love
Love is a junk drawer. But it shouldn’t be.
What is love? Is it acceptance and tolerance? Is it affection? We will say we love God and we will say we love fish tacos. What even is love?
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The Insanity of God’s Love
The love of God and the love of Man The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” 2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels … Continue reading The Insanity of God’s Love
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The Marks of Love…
We had just completed our first lap on our floor. With each aching step—slower than a snails pace—my mind began to swirl. “God this is hard. I am in serious pain. How long is this journey going to be? Is this child going to make it and do well? Is my mother going to be … Continue reading The Marks of Love…
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The Strength of My Wife…
An Easy Decision within Eight Seconds...Sobbing and unable to speak clearly, I mustered out what I could. “It isn’t going to work hunny. My liver is not a match. I will die if we try. Or I will be put on the transplant list immediately.” She was silent and as shocked as I was. We … Continue reading The Strength of My Wife…
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I am donating my liver…
The Story About three months ago we found out my mother was ill. We didn't know what was going on. But as my mom and our entire family continued to get answers from the doctor we found out she was (and is) in need of a transplant. Something I shared on Facebook about a month … Continue reading I am donating my liver…
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Attaining the Height of Christ-Likeness…
1 Peter 3:8-12 NRSV 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. … Continue reading Attaining the Height of Christ-Likeness…
Noah D. Schumacher 