On Independence Day, there’s a lot of talk about freedom and liberty. Thankfully, we do not live under the bondage that is found in some other countries. But all too often, we live in bondage to fear, pride, depression, anger. We may not have control over these areas of our…
Read moreThis past weekend, I had the privilege of attending my friend’s aunt’s funeral in Arlington National Cemetery. “Aunt Jeanette” aka “The Colonial” had died months ago but a full military funeral didn’t happen until a few days ago. For me any visit to Arlington National Cemetery is overwhelming. The…
Read more34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 (NIV) Love. Over-talked and under-lived. That is the theme that…
Read moreI don’t really believe in New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions to me means “change” and change is something that should happen more often than just the start of a new year. Most people have difficulty keeping their commitment to what they intend to resolve, that’s probably why most New Year’s resolutions…
Read more13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14 (NIV) Do you ever get the Christmas let-down? Or the after-Christmas-blues?…
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