Apr
10
Good Friday Meditation
By Jan Ross | Comments Off
Note: Today’s Devotion is a special meditation for Good Friday. I’ve taken the liberty of changing the format somewhat, using a fictional short story to communicate the plan of God and His precious gift of Freedom, Salvation, and Eternal Life through the sacrifice of the Spotless Lamb. Please read it carefully and with deep contemplation. Let this one “testimony” give you a new appreciation for purpose and destiny in all things great and small, and how all of creation points to the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Redeemer! Never take your eyes off the cross … the cleansing stream still flows for you and me! Have a blessed Passover and Resurrection Celebration!
Oct
10
Blow the Trumpet in Zion
By Jan Ross | 1 Comment
There are days when I close my eyes and try to imagine what it was like when God first commanded Israel to commemorate and keep the feasts and holy days. I imagine the people who are suddenly reminded of the season by the blast of a trumpet, the ten days of awe, and the call to solemn assembly.
Sep
29
"Based On Your Visit Today …"
By Jan Ross | 1 Comment
I have to laugh and I’m sure you will as well. Here’s the short article:
The Associated Press
updated 6:23 p.m. ET, Fri., Sept. 26, 2008PORTLAND, Ore. – A patient treated for agonizing abdominal pain received this surprising news in the hospital’s paperwork: “Based on your visit today, we know you are pregnant.”
Surprising indeed for 71-year-old John Grady Pippen.
The staff at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach gave the retired mechanic and logger the ridiculously happy news this month, along with some pain pills.
Sep
24
Pink Fingertips
By Jan Ross | 3 Comments
I’ve learned to cherish pink fingertips, that’s all there is to it! But, I’m sure you’re wondering what on earth I’m talking about. Let me explain …
Two weeks ago, Dana and I left for Washington, DC to be with Andrew while he had surgery. We packed up the car, got little Ethan all settled in (he’s not fond of the car seat), got our maps and backed out of the driveway.
Only 427 miles to go … we were on our way.
Sep
16
In Perfect Array
By Jan Ross | 3 Comments
Row after row, in perfect array, the rolling hills bear the earmark of honor, patriotism, and sacrifice. Honor in life. Honor in death. Unsung heroes and high ranking military officials laid to rest side by side. White stones strategically erected in perfect military order. Line after line, row after row, section after section for as far as the eye can see. Each marker at Arlington National Cemetery represents freedom. Freedom of speech. Freedom of worship. Freedom to assemble. Freedom to bear arms. Freedom to exercise unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Rights enjoyed by all Americans.
Sep
16
The Role of Women in the Bible
By Carrie | 1 Comment
Pulpit Magazine has a good post on God’s High Call for Women which discusses God’s design for women and their role in the church.
Here is an excerpt:
“God did not create the man and the woman at the same time, but rather He created Adam first and Eve later for the specific purpose of being Adam’s helper. Eve was equal to Adam, but she was given the role and duty of submitting to him. Although the word “helper” carries very positive connotations — even being used of God Himself as the helper of Israel (Deut. 33:7; Ps. 33:20) — it still describes someone in a relationship of service to another. The responsibility of wives to submit to their husbands, then, was part of the plan from creation, even before the curse. The first books of the Bible establish both the equality of men and women and also the support role of the wife (see Exod. 21:15, 17, 28–31; Num. 5:19–20, 29; 6:2; 30:1–16).”
Sep
5
Our Best Gift
By Jan Ross | 2 Comments
Being in ministsry and constantly looking for ways to build our international ministry, the topic of giving comes up often. I was just thinking about the ways we give and how people (including me) most often associate giving with finances. But, isn’t it true that giving means giving of ourselves, our gifts, our talents … anything and everything we have to offer?
Last Thursday night in our Bible Study we took at brief look at the beginning of Psalm 103. It was incredible what we learned from the very first verse and it has EVERYTHING to do with giving — giving of ourselves. In fact, all it took was the very first verse and we left there amazed … let me share briefly:
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