Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 1Timothy 6:18 Grocery shopping is an adventure I can do without. I feel like a hunter gathering in the jungles of our community. My complaints range from rude people crashing into me, to carts parked in the… [Read More]
The Snowflake
December 23, 2013
I look upon the falling snow Each tender flake unique Together they can make a scene As bright as winter’s peak ~~~ Alone they simply melt away No fluff they leave behind To gather up a snowball fight Or make a snowman shine ~~~ Each reminds me of our lives Unique in every way We… [Read More]
And He Shall Reign Forever
December 17, 2013
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light… Isaiah 9:2 (ESV) To fully understand the story of Christmas, we have to understand the historical setting depicted in Isaiah 9. It was a time of deep darkness, a time of violence, domination and oppression; a time referred to as Pax Romana–the peace of… [Read More]
The Box That Brought Christmas Hope
December 10, 2013
The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Break my heart for what breaks yours . . .The haunting tune and lyrics by Hillsong played in my mind as I watched the empty eyes, void… [Read More]
Awake From Dryness – poem
November 8, 2013
The grayness of a winter day Creative juices dry But streams of thought life flow again When sun rays hit the sky Wait winter hasn’t moved in yet Why then should darkness loom Believing seasons grey and cold When fall is yet in bloom When penning can become a care Void words no… [Read More]
My Halloween Cat
November 6, 2013
My Halloween Cat You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) Autumn reminds me of my orange cat Garfield. Plump and furry, he blended into the leaf pile as if he belonged. He was a faithful companion, more like a dog than cat, he… [Read More]
Just Walk On By
October 26, 2013
So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Luke 10:32 NIV Music is the canvas of my life. Whether I’m reading, running, watching TV, listening, or talking, there is always a tune playing in the background of my mind. Since my internal radio has… [Read More]
Overeating The Bread of Life
October 26, 2013
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 It’s a privilege to sit in church and hear the Word of God preached each week. In many countries around the world, Christianity is illegal, forcing the Church… [Read More]
His Beauty Fills The Air – poem
October 26, 2013
His Beauty Fills The Air The seeping of a calloused word Can more than set you down It reaches in to tear your heart And doubt will soon abound It crushes spirit to the bone All hope and light deterred And makes your dreams halt to a stop Which way now should you turn?… [Read More]
Filling God’s Prescription
October 4, 2013
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Have you ever bounced over to share an idea with someone, only to be met by a critical spirit? Criticism, like pessimism detects the wrong, the impossible. It can be a violent tool that crushes hope, destroys dreams and… [Read More]
