I have always been a planner, so it is very difficult for me to slow down and be still.  We can all agree that our Heavenly Father has everything worked out in our lives, if we will let Him.  I … Continue reading

“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the … Continue reading

When my life is touched by yet another blessing, I like to savor the moment.  I don’t want to miss a single one.  Our lives are so busy that many blessings pass us by.   I am guilty, too.  Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading

“Pastor, I think that I have more hope now than I’ve ever had.”  That was her words.  Strange words in a way.  The lady was filled with hope, but not for the reasons that you might expect.  She wasn’t filled … Continue reading

I do not want to anyone to read this and assume that I have the Christian life mastered.  I do not!  I don’t even think I am close; and the closer I get, the further away I realize I am.  … Continue reading

“Oh, gross!  Mom, this is gross!  It feels all squishy to my hands. I hate to unstop the sink.  It’s got all kinds of gook in the bottom.  It feels yucky!” Mom would look amused and say, “You just put … Continue reading

What just happened?  Why would God choose me to be the mother of the Christ child?  I am no better than anyone else.  I am just an ordinary Jewish girl.  Why would the angel call me highly favored and blessed … Continue reading

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it … Continue reading

The Holiday Season brings so many emotions for me.  Sometimes, I feel like my mind is in the midst of a whirlwind.  I have many pleasant feelings and lots of stressful feelings, too.  Fortunately, the pleasant thoughts far outweigh the … Continue reading

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”  Psalms 33:12  Director Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” was a movie whose theme was to remind a suicidal George … Continue reading