It’s a scorcher outside today.  No doubt, summer is in full force.  The sweat is pouring down my face at the slightest exertion, and it is difficult to stay cool.  A nice, cold glass of water is always welcome. … Continue reading

I know that I am supposed to keep up with the news and what is going on around me.  I understand we cannot make an informed decision if we don’t keep up with current events.  But sometimes I just want … Continue reading

“Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Which we have heard and known, and our … Continue reading

Do you like surprises?  Sometimes they are OK, but in most cases, I like to plan.  Recent events have made me take a step backward.  Oh, we still had to come up with a plan so our students could complete … Continue reading

As the number of veterans from the Second World War dwindles year by year, many young people have no understanding of the hardships of a war-time romance. While a world at war was able to curtail many things, it was … Continue reading

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.  I Corinthians 10:11 I have read, more than once, the story about the children of … Continue reading

Technology, technology, technology!  For someone who does not enjoy technology and all the nuances of it, I sure have had to step up and learn more of it than I wanted to.  I just watched in some instances because I … Continue reading

My granddaughter, Lily, came to church Wednesday night all smiles.  She was so excited because she had dressed herself.  Her eyes sparkled with pride.  Mom grinned sheepishly, “Can you tell she dressed herself?”  I am not sure what gave it … Continue reading

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.  Philippians 3:10  Over the years I have spoken frequently of living a crucified life.  This means living … Continue reading

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine…they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” John10:14,16b There are many people praying right now.  The different religions of America … Continue reading