Think With Me

What do you think?

Let’s agree that this is a question we all appreciate. It indicates that your opinion matters.

But the question—

What are you thinking?

—is altogether different.

Jesus urged his hearers, whether disciples, sinners (harlots, tax collectors, religious frauds), or the multitudes of people who followed him, to seriously consider his words—to think beyond the miracles to the message. Thoughtful consideration of anything can get lost—or simply misplaced—in an age of information overload, rampant distraction, and the world awash in everybody’s opinions, 

Like me, you probably

enjoy stepping aside from the noise occasionally to be challenged, or to add helpful, interesting material to your own knowledge cache. It can be time well spent when we have a robust spiritual appetite coupled with, shall we say, a consuming curiosity.

My work here covers a number of topics I’ve thought about over the years. They are categorized under the “Blog” link in the toolbar above so they don’t seem like a mind just pinging around. But I also like to experiment with new ideas. For instance, do scenes from the Bible sometimes flash vividly across your mind? Mine, too. Check out “On Crossing the Jordan.” Others are in the queue. And they are offered in the context of research and that aforementioned curiosity.

You’ll find my bio on the About page, along with a photo of my wonderful family. Our history spans multiple continents, and is a rich testimony of God’s grace and many mercies. Building a healthy family legacy has been a non-negotiable for our tribe and God’s Word is the plumb line for our relationships. A number of posts on this critical topic are available in the “Blog” link in the “Family Life” category.

My articles and devotions have appeared in a number of publications. They are listed under the link, Published, and will also include anthologies I’ve compiled and edited.

I’ve been reading through the One Year Bible since 1992. It has made an indelible difference in my life, and created a truly profound love for God’s Word. A history of this version is found under the OYB link.

I also like sharing favorites books, and will do so from time to time in my posts. These will include a variety of genres and interests. Some may surprise you. But we like what we like, don’t we?

You’ll frequently find a dash of humor. Let’s face it: sometime you just have to view the world with a twinkle in your mind’s eye.

Invitation!

I invite you to Think With Me. Consider adding your name to my mailing list—easy signup is to the right of your screen. You’ll then receive my posts directly into your inbox.

Thank you for joining me here.

Debra

P.S. A note about the photo. In October of 2022, while on a cruise up the Saone River in France, heading north from Lyon, I went up to the top deck of the boat. The river was glassy calm as we moved quietly through the golden air of midafternoon. I looked over at the western bank of the river and saw a small boy racing down the path on his bicycle with his bright red jacket fastened behind the seat. I raised my phone and took one photo. This is the one. The boy is barely visible in the middle of the picture, but I see him still, pedaling as though he would rise from the earth. It was magical.