Some of you may see the title and decide not to read this post. I understand. None of us like suffering. When suffering comes into our lives — be it physical, spiritual, emotional, existential — we have several responses: flee, avoid, deny, evade, remedy. Generally speaking, we don’t embrace it.…
Read moreToday marks the Autumnal Equinox for the Northern Hemisphere or in simpler everyday language it is the first day of Fall. Our days now have just about an equal amount of light and dark hours. I live in the Northeast so Fall/Autumn for me begins the opportunity for wearing a…
Read moreIn every game played, there are wins and there are losses. Even though we may not remember all the wins, we are sure to remember the great feeling that victory brings. There is such satisfaction and reward for doing our best and coming out on top, but what about all…
Read more“THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE; LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT” In March God made this verse so real to me, that every day I say it many times. This verse has such faith-sustaining words in every situation of my life. The Lord made…
Read more“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” ~ Psalm 95:1-2 (ESV) Talking on the phone, reading the…
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