I recently took a trip to visit family at Lake Caroline in Virginia. One night, we decided to sit out on the balcony and star gaze while we talked. When we first went out, we could see about ten stars, but after we turned out all the lights and gave our eyes time to adjust, … More Small
I’ve recently begun a journey. I think it started with me taking a stroll down memory lane, but has ended up being more than initially intended. I’ve been reading some amazing books lately and they’ve struck a chord in me. They’ve revealed quite a few things about me that I realize if I’m going to … More A Journey on the Path to Forgiveness
This has been an incredible time of change for Suzanne and I, and for me at least, change always brings with it some stress, fear and doubt. The decision to leave my career of three decades behind and strike out into uncharted territory at fifty nine to start a new business did not … More Wonder what’s next?
On Thursday, God answered three things I have been praying for in a big way. And it was so obvious it was His work. First, he answered a prayer for a good friend. Second, he answered a prayer I had been praying over the women’s retreat. Then, he answered a prayer I had been asking … More My Place in the Garden
Have you ever been invited to a church by a friend, an acquaintance, a neighbor, or a co-worker? If so, did you go? What did their approach look like? Did they invite you in person, over social media, or some other approach? What choice of words did they use? Was it formal or informal? … More If You Build It, They Will Come
Becoming overwhelmed is easy for me to do, even with to-do lists with precisely written in orderly steps that segue smoothly from one task or project to another. Fear tends to grip my mind, stealing in without awareness or permission until it smacks me in the face full on. Elaborate scenarios of helpless hopelessness fill … More Work Like a Cat
As Scott and I watched our grandchild, Hazel, on Saturday, I was just in awe for her enthusiasm, laughter, joy for life, and total trust in us to keep her safe. It was a glorious day as grandparents to have hugs and kisses, cuddle time, to read her books and see the delight in her … More Become Like a Child
Last night I laid in bed with the brain working full time still. I tell my brain…I say “slow down dude, it’s time for sleep”. But, all in all I had this on my heart. Examining my life and thinking about what gaps may be between my Savior and I and asking God to forgive … More God not god
The Christian walk is a tremendous journey. Following Christ is the most important decision a person will make, and it is this walk with Him that enables us to overcome the challenges and storms that we encounter in our lives. Truly living for Christ and walking with Him each day makes the difference as to … More Stand Strong
“How bold one gets when one is sure of being loved.” ~Sigmund Freud I have always considered the idea of teaching as a career, but I remember the day that I definitively made up my mind to pursue it. I worked at a financial institution and was waiting on a man who seemed … More You are Loved
