I call my dogs “My Two.” I know, it’s a little weird, but it came about because of how much they mean to me. They don’t feel like just dogs. Those of you who are lifetime dog owners know exactly what I am talking about. They are more like family members. So, instead of reminding […]
Without rain, we would live in the eternal desert. It takes rain in the Summertime to keep the green grass growing. Rain helps the trees grow big and strong..Rain keeps the rivers running.Rain refreshes. Rain gives life, especially in the hottest part of the year. And yet, even then, rain comes mostly from a storm.
I paid bills yesterday, but I did not pay the water bill. Just the thought of it is making me thirsty. The reason I didn’t pay the water bill is because they didn’t send one. What they sent me was their own version of the “easy button.” Just like many other companies, they want me
At a little after 7am this morning, I sat in my warm living room, reading, praying, and thinking about the trials and hardships we face. Outside, it was 13 degrees. And somewhere out there, sitting in the cold, I heard a bird chirping. I think that bird in his little bird brain already knows more
It’s been four days since my gum graft procedure and I’m trying to get back to my normal routine. It’s not easy. I am surprised how relatively minor difficulties and disruptions of life can cause so much angst. Maybe God is teaching me how to better appreciate the little things in life While my body
There was a Son who wanted to invite some guests to a party. As he began getting the house ready, he considered how he might decorate so that the guests could enjoy their time there. He considered the infinite options, then decided on a few that would be best suited for his guests, one of
When I look in the mirror, I see a shell. It’s getting worn and old, scarred, marred, faulty, and broken. It’s been around for a few years, but only a blink of eternity’s eye. There is something in that shell that is me. I am not the shell, only its inhabitant. But still, I wonder
When a relationship is broken, who is to blame? We often look for the offending side, thinking they must fix things. They must right the wrongs and adjust their attitude and actions so the relationship can be put right. And until they do, we are put out, frustrated, hurt, and estranged. But what if, even
Always rejoice. Constantly pray.In everything,Give thanks everyday.This is God’s will for you,In everything you do,Living by faith in Christ Jesus. See 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
We had a little sparrow taking refuge in our garage during the cold wet winter. I don’t know when it was coming in, but many nights or early mornings in January, I would find it flitting around in the garage when I let the dogs out. My routine was to close the door at night