Because of Grace we Press On
Butterflies and sunshine … imagine blue sky stained with airbrushed clouds, lightly wafting wind, sparkles of light flecking ripples of waves as they dash toward shore, green lush carpets of grass, sun glinting off softly rustling leaves. Imagine … Remember. Painted memory pictures of kind words spoken, received, heard and returned over and over. There … Read more
I have heard that when you ask a woman what she’s thinking, and she says. “Nothing” she is, in fact thinking about what to cook for dinner, picking up the dry cleaning, returning books to the library, sending a birthday card, calling her sick friend, adding to her shopping list, and fetching the kids from … Read more
Text from a friend yesterday afternoon: Was your day better today? Reply text to my friend: Yes. Thank you. Someone even said they are glad I’m there. Text back to me: YAY! Insignificant conversation? Look again. Bundled up in three lines of text are the hidden words “I care” and “Thank you for caring” which … Read more
Yesterday at work I had to go to Protection Services. No, it’s not what you think. When I walked in, my ID badge was printed Exp 7/31/13 and when I walked out the date was changed to 10/1/13. While I’m thankful for the work, I’m surprised by the third extension. This was not in my … Read more
Text message to me last night at 7:00 pm: Grammy can you get me up at 4:30? Me, thinking: Would that be 4:30 pm or 4:30 am? My text back: Yes! And I will expect you to rise and shine with a smile on your face. Your turn now…. OK! Everybody Up! Rise and Shine Good Morning … 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
A local news channel in West Michigan often publishes a question to raise enthusiasm for the weekend and, of course for their broadcast popularity. Nothing wrong with that. If my purpose was to grab attention and get people to pay attention, like a news channel, I’d kindle a response on a Thursday night too. That … 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