It’s oh-so easy to get swept into the current of the culture and lose sight of the deep meaning of Thanksgiving. Somehow our traditional holiday has been hijacked by relentless commercialism and busyness. And for some, it will be another added stress of fussing and contemplated drama while on the heels of a heated election … [Read more...]
A Season and a Reason
We don’t like surprises to derail our agenda. We have a plan. However, we will go through a lifetime of changes that doesn’t fit into our plan. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us for everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven . . . an appointed time, no random string of events. And a reason for which it … [Read more...]
Humility or Humiliation
We’ve all been humiliated at one red-faced moment or another – I’m just guessing. I’ve had more than my share of moments, sometimes brought on by me and sometimes brought on by another. But does it even matter? Living in a glass house lets humiliation shine through. So, I tried to define the difference between humility … [Read more...]
Keepsake Friends
Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, “What, you too? I thought I was the only one.” CS Lewis You live with me – stuck in the same world where digital dialogue diminishes the capacity to connect – really connect. So, how can we get unstuck from abbreviated messages in the middle of a micro … [Read more...]
The Beautiful No
I’m guessing you’re like me and simply love when God’s answer is yes to a fervent prayer. And why wouldn’t it be? We’re all needy and He’s all powerful. It sounds like it should work. I found out early on when God says no – it doesn’t matter about anyone else’s yes. Always expect a consequence attached. We think answers … [Read more...]
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