About a month ago I walked through the offices here at our Church District headquarters, and Cynthia Williams, our youth director’s secretary, was going through some things that had come in for “Kids Camp”. Immediately I spy several bags of little ducks. One duck in particular stands out…she has a purple crown and purple…
Read moreTrust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” ~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) The other night I watched my all-time favorite, German TV show called Tatort (loosely translated “crime-scene”). The…
Read moreI made lots of promises to my children when I was a young, naïve, inexperienced mom. Things like: Yes, we will go to the park tomorrow. I promise. Yes, Susie can spend the night this weekend. I promise. Yes, Daddy will be home in time for dinner. I promise. After…
Read moreI have sat in many church services where the preacher has declared that God’s Word instructs us to forgive others. If we are to be Christ-like than we must extend forgiveness to others. This sometimes is easier said than done. All of us have had someone hurt us in our…
Read moreIf you’ve even driven in California traffic then you probably know how frustrating it can be at times. I find myself most aggravated when I’m trying to merge onto the freeway and a car won’t let me in. Never fails to bring the ranter out in me. Do these people…
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