“My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.” ~ Psalm 55:20-21 (ESV) Have you ever been bullied by someone? Not anyone, but…
Read moreWe had a special speaker at our church this past weekend. He is a handsome, articulate twenty-four year old with a wonderful sense of humor and a powerful message. Over twelve thousand people attended the four services listening with laughter and tears to this passionate young man. He gave the…
Read moreI watched the buzzing movement near the hibiscus tree, in wonder. The blurred wings and the bright green head were not a bug, as I first thought. A long graceful beak sipped nectar from the tissue paper like flower. My brain sifted through the information: “Tiny, buzzing wings, green head, long beak, flower sipping” Suddenly,…
Read moreWhen I reached to hug her and she held back a bit, I knew immediately that something was wrong. No, wait. I knew way before that. A mother’s heart knows things. I’ve told her that for years. Well, at least I didn’t tell her what my mother told me…..she’d say,…
Read moreLast year my goddaughter Lashaunna started first grade at the school where I teach. From her very first day she started the tradition of stopping by my class in the evenings before her mother picks her up. Every evening she greets me with a sweet “hi Goddie Bernie,” and a…
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