I don’t know about you, but I have found my nemesis.  I think we all have one.  Mine seems to defeat me when I go to some very special places.  I don’t ever seem to know when to stop.  I … Continue reading

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

“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

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

Another dream I have for my children is that they will be tough.  I don’t mean calloused or crabby, but I mean strong.  Many people have strong muscles, and there is no shortage of those who would like to tell … Continue reading

As a teenager, I was in positions of leadership.  I was a leader in my youth group, I had my own bus route, and I was a lead puppeteer at my church.  In all of these situations, I was still … Continue reading

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10 When I was a kid, I always found it prudent to confront a big bully from a safe distance.  My bravery at pointing out the guy … Continue reading

One afternoon my husband and I were walking in the park.  We were enjoying the shade of a beautiful oak tree when we saw something that disturbed us.  There was an elderly gentleman in strange clothes weeping on the park … Continue reading

“And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”   Mark 3:25 Although it has been called such, America has never been an actual “melting pot.”  Most people groups have always maintained their unique culture and identity.  However, … Continue reading