The Most Glorious News You Can Imagine
There is a movie trope involving a dystopian future in which, just before a pivotal scene of disaster occurs, an extra or side character is seen holding a sign warning people that the “end is...
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Author: Laura Colella
Rooftop Cross
We finally sold the house; my mom had passed away, and my dad would have enough money to pay for his independent/assisted living situation. A few months later, I started visiting my old home and wept...
God’s Superpower
Jesus' coming marked a new era of revelation of God. The prophets spoke about God, but Jesus took on a physical body so that people could see and know God, who is Spirit. How do you picture God? How...
Lightbulb Moments
Today’s passage takes place after Jesus died, was buried for three days and rose again. He went to his disciples to remind them of the teaching in the Law of Moses, but they were confused.
Courage In The Day Of The Lord
My heart was beating so hard I could feel it in my throat. When I put my hand on my chest, it almost felt loud—if sound had a feeling, that was it. My eyes were wide, and I took in the scene as I...
Accept The Promise
“Do what you’re supposed to do when you cross the street.” This was the sound advice given to schoolchildren by Miss Dottie, an 89-year-old school crossing guard who had just retired (as seen...
Good Days Ahead
As much as I don’t want to dwell on it, living here on Earth comes with hurt, pain, and trouble. We have friends who are terminally ill and know families whose relationships are stuck and seemingly...
Friends For Life
“Give it back! That’s mine!” yells one child at another. “No, it’s not, it’s mine! Mom gave it to me!” the other child screams back. The endless yelling matches. If there is anything to...
White As Snow
The evening had progressed just like any other. Bedtime rolled around, and as if on cue, my children forgot their bedtime routine. Mind you, this is the same routine we have been following their...