by Lynda Hart | Feb 9, 2026
The concept of turn the other cheek might be one of the most misunderstood in the entire bible. In all three of Jesus’ examples in Matthew’s Gospel (5:38-48), to “resist-in-kind” would perpetuate the cycle of harm. His goal was to break that cycle. As Martin Luther...
by Lynda Hart | Feb 2, 2026
Part of my devotional life recently has been spent delving into this incredible collection of poetry. I’d like to share a bit of that with you… I’m too alone in the world, yet not alone enoughto make each hour holy.I’m too small in the world, yet not small enoughto be...
by Lynda Hart | Jan 26, 2026
In thinking about the whole idea of trusting in God, it put me in mind of something that I heard a long time ago, something like, “…the will of God will never take you, where the grace of God cannot protect you…” Curious as to the actual quote and its source, I did...
by Lynda Hart | Jan 20, 2026
My wife found this online not to long ago and I’ll admit that at first, I didn’t take it that seriously. However, the more I thought about it—and the more I tried to incorporate it into my everyday encounters—the more helpful it became. I thought I’d share it with you...
by Lynda Hart | Jan 12, 2026
The baptism of Jesus is reported in each of the three Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark and Luke. Clearly, it was an event of great significance for Jesus and for the early Christian community. Mark and Luke report the story from Jesus’ perspective; the voice from heaven...
