Barbara Head

“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger (Lk.2:12). “Loose him and let him go (John 11: 44).… Continue Reading ALL WRAPPED UP

Here’s a shockingly despondent verse:  “Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high…?” (Ps. 113:5) When meeting someone for the first time, one first… Continue Reading DO YOU KNOW HIM?

“Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice” (Prov.13:10). Sometimes we can learn from unexpected sources, but listening with humility is important.  That’s when God… Continue Reading  HIDDEN TEACHERS

“Which of the two do you want me to release to you? “asked the governor (Matt.27:21). Exactly who was Barabbas?  Matthew records that he was a ”notorious prisoner,” further described… Continue Reading WHAT EVER HAPPENED to BARABBAS?

“He is like a tree planted by streams of water…” (Ps.1:3). What kind of tree might be the one the psalmist had in mind when comparing the blessed man to… Continue Reading OAK OR TUMBLEWEED?

Movies, tv shows, and social media influencers promote images of “beautiful people” that millions of viewers pay big money to emulate.  Some go to extremes investing in dietary routines, surgical… Continue Reading FACELIFT or FAITHLIFT?

“Grace and peace be yours in abundance” (1 Peter 1:2).Good sermon notes are difficult to keep track of when written on random papers, so I like to write notes in… Continue Reading A-M-A-Z-I-N-G GRACE

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth”… Continue Reading Christmas Joy

“…after the fire came a gentle whisper” (I Kings 19:12) Being the optimist that I am, I originally thought the title was going to be unique to this devotional, but… Continue Reading GOOD GRIEF

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” Prov.15:1 A simple trip to the store today provided not physical food, but food for thought while… Continue Reading Musings From Out and About

“Then Agrippa said unto Paul, ‘Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian’ “(Acts 26:28).  KJV The spirit of this year’s Olympic Games has lit a fire in the hearts… Continue Reading Almost

“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine…” (Dan.1:8) I needed eggs. No need for a list. Why then, were these items in my cart… Continue Reading Mealtime Balancing Act