Do you remember the game? When you were a child, the game was somewhat innocent. Unless you were a little audacious. You know who you are–or maybe someone particular comes to mind when I say it. There’s always that one person who willingly takes a dare–and he’s probably the same one who knows how to come…
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If you give a Mom a minute, she might just take a breath. And though she could spend it on herself, she will probably do laundry. If you give a Mom a minute, She might just take a bath, but she will see the toilet, and she will feel an incredible…
There is nothing quite like that helpless feeling you get when you watch someone you care about hurting–and you are separated by distance or by circumstance. You can’t wipe their tears or hold their hand. You feel their pain, and you hurt with them. You are grieving with them, but words just don’t seem to…
This is for you, my friend. You are many. You are grieving, hurting, struggling, doubting. And you need answers: “Is God listening?” “Does He see?” “Does He care?” “How can I know He will be there for me?” The answers are there, in His Word. Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!…
Some are leaders and some are followers. We need both. Even leaders choose who they will follow, and the person with a follower-type personality will often be required to be a leader at some point in their life. One of the greatest roles and responsibilities we have is to lead and influence those littles that God…
It’s simple, really. Reading Proverbs this morning, I saw it clearly. Following God involves two simple commands: “Love My Word”, and “Live it.” Sometimes we try to complicate it, but these simple words of wisdom from Proverbs are a great reminder for us today.
I’ve been there. You’ve been there. It is a desperate place, and it’s here that we fall instinctively to our knees. There is no other place to go. There is no other option–yet it’s the first option and most obvious one. From the depths of my soul, I call out and, HE.HEARS. HE.KNOWS. In my…
It was a grand adventure. For a young mom with two preschoolers and an infant, taking Daddy to the airport was a HUGE deal. It didn’t happen very often, and the excitement of the trip to the airport helped to ease the anxiety of Daddy leaving for a few days. Seeing that big plane take…
Shadows can be scary. When you think of what people fear the most–death, it is as though there is this looming shadow that follows us around until one day it catches up to us. Like the grim-reaper. But it’s just not true. “Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all my days were written in…
The seasons are changing, and after weeks of unseasonably warm weather, the daffodils have bloomed and the landscape is changing. All to be covered in a fresh blanket of snow. Because I love the warmer weather, it would be easy for me to start whining about the sudden change of temperature– –if it wasn’t so…
I have often hinted that it would be really convenient if God would just give me “a sign”. You know, like write in the clouds or have a pigeon drop a note at my door. Anything obvious would be helpful–especially when faced with a difficult or important decision. But it’s never happened. When Noah sent…
I have two beautiful friends that just won’t go away. No matter how hard I try. They just won’t spread their wings and fly. They come back to me over and over again, despite my efforts to encourage them to be on their way. Every morning they appear at my window–rather, fly into my window.…
My grandbabies are always an inspiration, and this picture started the black and white obsession. Enjoy!
Yes, he’s a real person. He was not the most popular guy and he surely must have felt like an outcast. Matthew, the guy who has to collect taxes for the government. I love my country. I appreciate our government, but I still choose to give them only as much as the law requires. And you…
This is the journey you never wanted to take. The road less travelled. Or so you thought. Many have gone before and many will follow after. But that doesn’t make it any easier. It may be hard and it may be long.. and invited or not: the path is clear. It must be taken. So…
