Because of Grace we Press On
How many words does it take to make a point? Chances are by the time you’ve reached this point in your day, you’ve already been told what to expect from the weather. “Wear your jacket, take your umbrella, and you might need your sunglasses at times.” The newscaster revealed all that happened through the night, … 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
Would it surprise you to learn that one of the top enticing scents, when put to a vote, is ‘that new car smell’? I know. I’m skeptical too. Which segment of the population chose new car scent over cinnamon or pine, right? When I heard of that ‘tested result’ the wheels in my head started … Read more
OneWord Yesterday as I was sitting in my normal, curled up on the floor position addressing envelopes I caught a segment of the Today Show where a discussion was promoting the adoption of One Word as sort of a life beacon for the year. Being January 1st, and being a captive audience surrounded by envelopes … Read more
Yesterday was ThanksLiving Day. We can give thanks or we can just make it a way we live – in finding ways to be thankful even when we have to drag in the excavation crew to clear away the shambles and shine a light on fresh perspective. It’s possible, even probable when we have the … Read more
Has someone you’ve known in the past or even talked with recently, come to your mind and you can’t seem to get past your thoughts of them? Maybe that’s an open door to pray for them. Just take a moment and ask God to give them joy, a good experience, a healing touch … make … Read more
Psalm 39….that’s what was on my mind when the opportunity clock started beeping at me to rise and shine this morning. Huh. Psalm 39 or is it Psalm 59? I’m confused. I think Psalm 139 is what I should read this morning. You know the Psalm that starts out “Lord, you examine me and know. … Read more
Shakespeare said “To thine own self be true.” Last night we went with our motorcycle friends on long, leisurely, calm, dry ride to dinner. Now flip what I just described 180 degrees and you will know what the trip home was like. It was none of the above. I jumped off the bike and headed … Read more
Many years ago there was a movie titled ‘Leaving Normal’. I remember the premise was life changes in advancing years and the name of the town the actress lived in was ‘Normal’. Sort of play on words. Last week I left ‘Normal’. I exchanged a 3:45 am alarm for no alarm at all. I exchanged … Read more
A few months ago, on a Saturday morning, I remember waking up to a long list of things I was going to accomplish that day. It was cold and snowy; a good day to stay home. Something got in the way though. Walking from room to room, putting things in order and cleaning out the … Read more