Pondering Jesus

Two Prodigal Hearts

When I was young, we could go to Knott’s Berry Farm and watch melodramas set in old western days. The shows were especially fun because we were encouraged to participate with applause and cheers when the “hero” or heroin entered or left the stage. But when the villain came and went, loud, long “boos” resounded.…

November 5, 2025

Gerrymandering Scripture

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 The other day, I heard a Christian leader quote that verse and then say, “If you can rightly divide the word of truth, then you can wrongly divide it…

October 29, 2025

Forgiveness Happens Here

One day I was praying for Judy and Lyle, (not their real names), a couple whose marriage is beyond fragile. One thing I prayed was that God would give grace for forgiveness. I asked God to give both Judy and the children the grace to forgive Lyle for his mistakes, which are many. His choices…

October 21, 2025