Because of Grace we Press On
When you were in elementary school, do you remember making paper chains so each day you could tear off one link as you dreamily and excitedly anticipated Christmas? In later years, I discovered Advent calendars with little windows that opened to reveal something written behind the shutter. Last week when visiting my former church, Temple Hill Baptist … Read more
Have you ever been tense? Do we know what tension is? Where does it come from? I’m sure we can come up with a few examples. According to the dictionary, tension is the act or state of being stretched or strained, manifested in strained relationships, mental or emotional strain, a situation or condition of hostility, … Read more
It must be the season! Do you see it too? Every day someone is urging me to change. Change what, exactly? What if I like me and don’t want to change? Relax. This is neither a philosophical nor motivational post about all the things wrong with your life. In fact, it’s just the opposite. I … Read more
How was your Thanksgiving? Do you have anything left over for today? If you were one of the people in line at the restaurant yesterday, the one that half-way circled the building, what did you observe while you waited? I think I experienced a new definition of crowd sourcing or maybe it was the antithesis … Read more
They unfriended me Times have changed. Ya think? I was listening to moms of teenage daughters lament the developing epidemic form of rejection, Facebook unfriending. My first thought was, “Are you serious? Facebook is just a game, a place to read something funny, learn about the latest fiasco in the life of an accident prone … Read more
OK everybody up! Rise and shine! Good Morning ♪♫•*¨ To You ¸•♫¸.•.¸¸♥¸*♫*•.¸¸♥ YAY It’s a new day! Are we ready to face the giants – friendly and ferocious? Of course we are! We’re armed and ready. We are blessed. Isaiah 43 – 46 How many times does God say “Fear not! I will be with … Read more
It must be Friday. How do I know? What gave it away? Running behind on everything, half done tasks, watered down commitments, little mountains of clutter everywhere, turbulence! Blame it on Friday – five days into a too busy week. Freaky Friday! But I know that’s not it, not entirely. Sometimes I think busy is … Read more
The election is over at last. It is finished, but God isn’t. Did your first choice win? Did your first choice lose? Do you think the vote caught God by surprise? Regardless of what we think – God is in control. It doesn’t matter who is in the White House. God gets to decide what … Read more
Last night our church held a Trunk or Treat event that’s gained in popularity over the past 15 years, maybe even longer. With the weather outside ravaged by the remnants of hurricane Sandy, we brought the activities indoors. I was in the hot spot where kids love to be – with the inflatables. I don’t … Read more
Today, I am blessed with the opportunity to work from home. I cherish every moment of being able to spend all day in the environment where I produce the best results of all the work I do. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX But this is better. It suits me and the 60 second commute is the best in the land. … Read more