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
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“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
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
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