Lise Bachman-Karnes

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they… Continue Reading Light

Some time ago a friend asked me: “What about other people who worship other gods?” I responded: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to… Continue Reading Welcome

I often listen to the Christian radio station Air1. One of the DJs frequently says, “The world is full of nice people, but if you can’t find one, then be… Continue Reading Kindness

Atheism (n.): Disbelief in the existence of God. – WebsterAgnosticism (n.): Belief that God, life hereafter, etc., can neither be proved nor disproved. – Webster I’ve never understood atheism. How can someone… Continue Reading Atheism and Agnosticism

The LPC women are currently reading an online course called Fix Your Eyes on Eternity. It also suggested a book called Heaven by Randy Alcorn which I have begun reading.… Continue Reading Heaven

I have an unusual name. My parents got it out of the dictionary of Christian names. It means consecrated to God. My maiden names is Bachman. I was raised to… Continue Reading What’s In a Name?

I am not afraid to pray in public but I am not eloquent. One of our former church members, Kay Holt (Carol Bedell’s mother), prayed beautifully. It was a joy… Continue Reading Prayer

I lift up my eyes to the mountains  Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your… Continue Reading Our Helper

I recently heard a teaching on one of Jesus’ well-known miracles because it came up in our online women’s Bible study group. “As Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by… Continue Reading Stronger than a Legion

A haiku is a short poem, just three lines long, with a simple rhythm: five syllables, then seven, then five. But in that small space, something powerful can happen. Poetry… Continue Reading Haikus to Help Us Listen

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your… Continue Reading Walk Humbly