Three in One
Faith. Belief. Trust. Small, simple words that are packed with meaning. In fact, in practice they are life-changing. It helps to define and clarify what is being said. Dictionary.com offers…
And, There Was Light
She felt like a cloud was following her around. Everywhere she looked there was gloom and doom. Friends were battling health issues - or, dying. Family members and friends had…
When Death Comes Knocking
Don't answer!!! That's how we look at it, isn't it? If there is anything in life that doesn't fit with our plan, we choose to simply ignore it. We convince…
How Does He Do It?
Have you ever wondered that about someone? A friend who is what we'd refer to as an "over-achiever"? Someone probably just came to mind. A person we describe as "having…
The Best Is Yet To Come
Is there anybody else out there who is married to an investigative reporter (technically retired, but apparently not totally)? This man digs so hard that your own nails start to…
I’m Bored
My paternal grandmother passed away before I was born so I never got a chance to know her. My dad adored her and said she had a great sense of…
Auto Pilot
In their book Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey wrote an amazing description of the human body, its complexities and intricacies. I have a grandson who…
Too Long In The Desert
The book of Exodus chronicles the Ten Plagues God used to convince Pharaoh to "Let My people go" (Exodus 5:1). He wasn't anxious to lose all that free labor, but…
Losing Track of Jesus
We know very little of Jesus during the time He was growing up. The one story we do have involves the family trip to celebrate the Feast of the Passover…
Why Can’t People Just Grow Up?
Is it just me or is society excruciatingly frustrating these days? Perhaps we know or think we know too much. We live in the Information Age, but how much of…