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
November 26, 2023Today, our church left the building. Next Sunday, we will be worshipping in a different place. The Methodist powers-that-be have told us that we can’t leave the denomination and take our property with us, even though many other churches have been allowed to do so. It would seem their underhanded ways to keep
The Jesus I know cares about me.The Jesus I know sees everything I go through.The Jesus I know stands in the gap for me. – He has my back. – He leads in front. – He laughs with me. – He cries with me. – He never leaves me. – He understands me.The Jesus I
Marshall and I went sailing this past weekend. It’s a recently new experience for me. Even though the wind was in our face, we managed to make it out of the little cove where we launched without too much trouble. Marshall’s skill at tacking and adjusting the sail got us out on wind power alone.