I have my ups and downs, to say the least. I believe that I am trying -- often that I am doing my best...until I am faced with hard evidence to the contrary. Recently, I clicked on a video by Brother Ken Gurley, entitled, "Am I Backsliding? Seven Road Signs to Spiritual Siberia." I felt… Continue reading Let’s talk about me
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The Reason
How could a night of wonder bring such pain?
After Christmas
As I write, one week from Christmas Eve, preparations for the greatest celebration of the year are in full swing. They are affecting me differently this year as I sit by my mother’s hospital bed where we I have been for the past week. I am not sad over being sidelined from the festivities, it… Continue reading After Christmas
A Perfect Prayer
The information that flowed from the 20th anniversary of 9/11 touched me more deeply than any in recent years. Reading the transcript detailing the plans of Flight 93 passengers to overpower their hijackers brought the awe of their bravery back to me in fresh waves. I have purchased and am reading Let’s Roll, the book by Todd… Continue reading A Perfect Prayer
Be it Unto Me: Thoughts on Mary’s story
If I could have known...
Coming to God
God draws us to Him. That drawing requires a response.
My 61st Year
You are never too old to live a dream.
These things I have seen, and I know
Seeing is believing -- a maxim tried and true for most situations. Yet, Jesus upbraided the disciple who failed to believe until his eyes had seen his resurrected Savior. Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed, John 20:29. Jesus pointed to a… Continue reading These things I have seen, and I know
Which Way Is Up?
Isn't that the question of the day -- when all that we knew and considered routine a few months ago is now being upended? Fear of getting and sharing an illness we had never heard of this time last year is now causing our very world to be paused, and we honestly do not know… Continue reading Which Way Is Up?
WHATEVER
WHATEVER life appears to have thrown at you, turn your face toward Jesus, put your situation and yourself in His hands, and seek Him with all your heart. You will not believe what He will bring out of your troubles and put into your life once you lock on to Him and refuse to let… Continue reading WHATEVER
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