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

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

“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

It is important to understand that just as there are socialist conservatives, sometimes called progressive conservatives; there are also progressive Christians.  Some denominations and churches have entire groups that identify themselves as progressives.  Being progressive sounds good.  It sounds like … Continue reading

As a child, I was afraid of both of my grandfathers.   One of my grandfathers was very wealthy, at least until the end of his life.  He was a very proud man and wanted everyone to know about his accomplishments.  … Continue reading

As our students walked across the stage at graduation, I wondered if we had done as much as we could to prepare them for the road which lies ahead.  There are so many decisions ahead for the graduate, and life … Continue reading

What is your Happy Place?  Where is your favorite place to be?  Most people have a place they think of as special.  Maybe it is not a place but a time.  I would venture to guess your favorite day of … Continue reading

When I travel to work in the mornings, I see the most beautiful sunrises.  God paints a different picture in the sky every dawn.  The view in the mornings reminds me of how creative and wonderful my God is.  This … Continue reading

As I have gotten older, I have learned to cherish each moment of every day.  Every part of my life has brought its own struggles and its own rewards.  I would not change anything.  Now, don’t get me wrong.  There … Continue reading