From the first time I heard the word, perspicacity, I was intrigued by it, because it encompasses several important abilities that we as followers of Christ should either possess or strive to posses. The simple definition is keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration. The way it was presented to me was simply understanding... Continue Reading →
"They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna to the Son of... Continue Reading →
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Have you ever heard that? Of course you have! Are you guilty of doing that very thing? Of course you are! It’s so easy for us, even as Christians, to see something or someone, a situation or a whatever, and make an instant opinion and assessment of what... Continue Reading →
I'll start off saying the title is a bit ominous, but it's not exact. It's more of the time when God doesn't show up until he does. The time that is days, weeks, months, or for some, even years. We've all prayed and had answered prayers and unanswered prayers. You're thankful when they're answered and... Continue Reading →
We all go through different seasons in our lives. Sometimes life is flying by, and we are coasting through unscathed. Other times we feel like we are climbing Mount Everest through knee-deep peanut butter and briar patches. Right now, I am dealing with the latter. I am a perfectionist, and I am SUPER impatient. These... Continue Reading →
The book of Hebrews tells me that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, and although I heartily accept the badge that denotes me as a person of faith I have to be honest and admit that just like most of us, my faith tank needs topping off... Continue Reading →
Restoration sounds so peaceful and tranquil. It's what we hope, seek, and pray for. Restoration is good and we should want it. It is an important aspect to our walk as Christians and it comes in many forms. We desire to be restored to God, to be restored to our families, to be restored in... Continue Reading →
The other day, I was moving firewood from the backyard to our patio so we would have some dry firewood for this chilly weekend. As I was moving, of course I got a splinter in my thumb immediately. It was just a small piece sticking out and, after a couple of patient minutes, I pulled... Continue Reading →
This has just been one of those seasons where it has been one thing after another. With each challenge that has presented itself, I have been able to hand it over to God and trust.....mostly. There is still that little part of me that has found it easy to trust because I have mentally assessed... Continue Reading →
