Take A Break
If you aren't addicted to the news, perhaps someone you know is. That's all they can talk about. The 24-hour news cycle nowadays has us all in a tizzy most…
When God Blows You A Kiss
Years ago I found myself in Montana with my dad who suffered with Alzheimer's and had gotten to be in need of more care than we could give him. Since…
The Great Condescension
My first thought was that it's natural at this time of year to think of the story of the Virgin Mary and the angel coming to her at night to…
Eternity, Yes; But, Tomorrow?
Humans are interesting creatures, aren't they? We often don't make any sense, yet we think we do. We profess one thing and live in the opposite way. We complain about…
Recognition, Yes; Responsibility, No!
It's a common thought that babies need touch and to be held. What isn't often recognized is that most adults do, too. Older folks who live alone can crave a…
On Bended Knee
Those of you who faithfully read this blog already know about my granddaughter, Renley Hope. Nine years ago she was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, which basically means she…
No Thanksgiving? Why Not?
As a Spanish major, I was blessed to spend my junior and senior years of college in Mexico. My dorm room overlooked the volcano Popocatepetl (meaning Smoking Mountain) which is…
A Step Closer To Heaven
Do you ever feel like you're on a merry-go-round and someone is spinning it and you just want to yell: "Stop the world; I wanna get off!"??? Years ago my…
Just One Day?
Your heart is pounding. You're literally dripping in sweat. Your buddy next to you has just been shot, but you're being told to keep moving forward. Straight ahead toward the…
How Many Times, Lord?
We just heard a very good message on the importance of forgiveness. "Forgive as I forgave you..." the Scripture tells us. Actually, there is an additional benefit to forgiving: you…