Do I Measure Up?
Have you ever asked yourself this question? A previous writing on this subject was entitled, "Overcoming the # 2 Complex". In birth, I followed my sister by 8 years. Friends…
Have You Laughed Lately?
Recently I had the opportunity to visit my son and his family in Texas. What a huge blessing! One night he and his wife and I sat at the table…
What Is A Mother?
What is a mother? The short, clinical answer is: a female parent of a child. But, as we approach Mother's Day, many things come to mind. For moms still raising…
To An Unknown God
Over the centuries, the Greeks have been known for their philosophers and their delight in discourse and debate. Wikipedia says it was "used to make sense of the world using…
A Light in the Darkness
The other day in my Bible reading, I began with Psalm 10. The following verses are excerpted from this section: "Why dost Thou stand far off, O Lord? Why dost…
Death and Taxes
The mere mention of this and everyone writhes as if in pain. The two things we cannot avoid are the things we most want to skip. We all have to…
A New Time Frame?
Think back to special times in your life. I bet some things come to mind: a certain birthday, graduation, wedding day, birth of a child. Some events are just etched…
What’s In Your Backpack?
There's a story of a man who carried an oil can with him wherever he went. Sounds strange, doesn't it? But, whenever he came in contact with a squeaky door,…
The Forgotten Prayer
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself had a practice of praying. He spent time alone with the Father in communication. In fact, His own prayer is found in John 17 where…
Defining Character
My friend, Audrey, recently went to see a Van Gogh exhibit here in town. She was amazed at the beauty of the artwork and was describing to me a small,…