The Waiting Period

So, what’s happening with Community Blend? Our vision is alive and well as we gather information and support to press forward. If you haven’t heard, please visit our website at CommunityBlend.org. And like us on Facebook. Waiting periods are difficult to manage when you are raring to go. I think of a horse behind the… [Read More]

Community Blend

We have Exciting news. Thanks to God, who is working in ways too amazing for me to fathom. For several years I’ve wanted to open a charitable organization. Thirty years ago, I toyed with the dream of having a soup kitchen. My desire was to help the homeless providing food, love and the gospel message…. [Read More]

The Seven Churches

This week marks the end of an in-depth look at the seven churches in Revelation. After extensive study over many years, I’m ever amazed at the amount left to learn. That’s the beauty of Scripture, we never fully arrive; and the wisdom of God, who gives us morsels of truth to digest one piece at… [Read More]

FAll is A Season for Change

The wind rustles through the trees, delivering the first burst of cool weather. Fall is my favorite season. I love seeing the greens and oranges, and hearing the crispy leaves underfoot.  The smell of burning fireplace embers replace the savory meats that cooked on outdoor grills. There’s something special about Fall. The change in season… [Read More]

Podcast Link – Tips to Enhance your Devotional Time

The “Hanging out with Jesus” podcast is now posted. You can listen anytime at your convenience. Once it goes live it is always available. This is a time of actual practice as we work through a devotion together. So come prepared with your Bible and notepad and expect quiet moments. Here is the link: devotional… [Read More]

“Hanging Out With Jesus”

On June 25th, I’m joining Lyvita Brooks on her Podcast Hanging Out with Jesus. Together we will discuss how to invigorate your devotional time. Based on my recent book, Consider the Birds – Reflections to Make You Soar, we’ll talk about how the beauty of nature organically causes you to slow down and reflect. You’ll… [Read More]

The Covid-19 Position

Schools close, businesses halt, the Dow plunges, international travel is reduced, and most people isolate. While social distancing takes hold, the birds act as if nothing has happened. And why not? Because nothing in their world has changed. ­­­ The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Heb 13:8…. [Read More]

THE CHRISTMAS TREE

For many people, Christmastime is a season that is cold, busy, and demanding. One they would rather forget than embrace. Between parties, spending, and uncomfortable family gatherings, their joy is overshadowed by grief. Thank God for the Christmas Tree! Its decorated beauty can illuminate our path to Merry and Bright. The Christmas Tree is: ~A… [Read More]

A Season of Change

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called . . . . And he went out, not knowing where he was going. —Hebrews 11:8 In a popular hit song, Andy Williams names Christmas as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But not for me! Nothing awakens my senses like the season of Fall. I… [Read More]

Preparation and Obedience

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 My morning was rushed, due to a friend’s call for prayer. I multi-tasked, raced out the door and arrived at my destination in record time. I was driving to a farm that supplies our food pantry… [Read More]