Can a small book with only five chapters change the course of life? See for yourself and read the book of James tucked in the back of the New Testament. But, then you have to do . . . Think about it, why do you go to church or read the Bible – to stay the same? It’s important to be more than hearers. We’re to be doers, … [Read more...]
The Scent of Remembrance
What things come to mind when you smell a certain scent? Amazing how only five senses can connect us to the world around us. Just the unique gift of smell can mystically transport us to visions of the past. It’s like unlocking a treasure chest and a memory comes out in a fragrance. It seems to go into our nose and into our … [Read more...]
There Is A Season
Earthly seasons don’t upset us – most of us look forward to the changes. We expect summer’s green to turn to autumn’s technicolor. But, when the unexpected shows up in our personal seasons, it can upset us – even undo us. We don’t like surprises to derail our agenda. What do we do when life throws a curve ball? We wait for … [Read more...]
Broken Cisterns Made Well
Sometimes we can feel like we’re in an arid state of mind and spirit. Dry from running too fast through life, not stopping long enough for a refill or repair. We quench the parch only to get thirsty again . . . and again. Our schedules are filled to the brim while we leak out trying to fill the holes with even more … [Read more...]
Expectations
How do you define an expectation – something far out of reach? I recently had a quick conversation with a wise man who reminded me that hope and expectation are different, but the same. What? So, I looked both words up in the Greek and found the word hope means favorable and confident expectation. Sounds like faith. The … [Read more...]
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