Many times we wish we could see into the future. Or at least we think we’d like to! But what if we really could? It sounds good in theory, but when you get right down to it, it seems quite scary to me. I said to my Bible study class just this morning that I’d … More What Would You Do If You Knew You Only Had A Week To Live?
The following is an excerpt from the book One Shenandoah Winter by T. Davis Bunn. These words are powerful and spoke volumes to me. I felt the need to share them with you. Read it over until the words penetrate your soul. “Many of the lessons God wishes for us to learn are based on … More “A Moment Given Over To Fear Is A Moment Lost From God”
My sister, Debbie, and I are both in the throes of remodeling. I am still shaking my head as to why we chose to do it at the same time. Because it isn’t my first rodeo, she consults with me on things I have experienced that she hasn’t. I am glad to assist however I … More Yep, That’s Life!
Most of the time, I am just fine. Perfectly contented. Happy right where I am. But ever so often, I find myself struggling with loneliness which leads to self-pity. A couple of weeks ago, that is exactly where I was. Sundays are the worse. There’s something about going to church alone, then leaving alone. I … More Always Welcome
“The only thing that stays the same is that everything changes.” That is my new personal saying. Of course, I know God never changes, but I’m talking about our lives here and now. The sun comes up. The sun goes down. Change. The wrinkles and rolls that didn’t used to be there are now. Change. … More The Only Thing That Stays The Same Is That Everything Changes
This was orignally posted in December 2016, but I thought it was worth reading again. Remember, this is from 2 years ago, so it wasn’t this past Sunday’s sermon (Dec 2018) that I refer to. With all the hustle and bustle, the lights, the gifts, the busyness of the season, it is so easy to … More Missing Christmas?
The holidays can be hard on those dealing with grief. We all get that Christmas is that special time to gather with our families and friends. When someone is missing, the gap is huge and it brings about a sadness that can’t really be explained. This sadness may be underlying, but it still seems to … More Who Are You Inviting To Christmas?
