by Kala Loptien Sacrifice and Crosses And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 English Standard Version The nearby lake and park are home to a number of birds. Spring […]
by Kala Loptien Sinking Sand The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2, English Standard Version On the surface, rocks seem so simple and ordinary. But what appears to be basic […]
by Kala Loptien Cling to the Source I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5, English Standard Version Our daughter is a climber. If there’s a tree that looks like […]