I don’t know about you but most mornings when I check my smart phone for the first time or turn on the television to catch the news, I find myself holding my breath as I wonder what the possible headline could be. The world seems to go from one crisis…
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On Sunday, my pastor shared a message titled How Do You Speak. In it, he rightly challenged us to use our words for good and not for evil. How easy it is for us to quickly shoot off our mouth only to leave destruction in its wake. Yet the tongue…
Read more“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (ESV – emphasis mine) My sweet friends, today I want to do something special for all our faithful…
Read moreHow bad do you want it? That question came to mind when I was thinking about today’s post. The question was the topic of a sermon my mom once preached. It was a sermon that inspired you to stop standing on the sidelines and pursue your dreams. She stressed that…
Read moreBlue sky and sunshine – a perfect day for the long anticipated picnic. It would be a day filled with fun, family, good friends and games. Everyone looked forward to watching the competitive games – everything from foot races to dances – but first the waters of the lake beckoned.…
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