December 12, 2023 The Great Expectation Advent means “arrival” or “the coming.” For the Christian, it is a time of great expectation. We anticipate presents, traditions, family, and fun, all…
November 27, 2023 Fix My Eyes, Lord “Help, Lord!” My son and I screamed at the same time as we encountered a severe dust storm within a few minutes of entering…
October 6, 2023 Does Anyone Want Grandma’s China? I have my mother’s and my grandmother’s china. I have grandpa’s military medals, as well. Four generations of family mementos and history are in…
August 25, 2023 How’s Your People Pension? What does your pension look like? Do you have enough for the rest of your life? Are you sure you are making the best…
July 27, 2023 Is It Possible to Do God’s Will But In the Wrong Way? I had such great intentions. How could I execute them so poorly? It all started when a woman came to me after church and…
June 22, 2023 Hanging On While Letting Go Often, I visualize myself as a child on the monkey bars. As I swing forward from one bar to the next, I must let…
May 11, 2023 Are You Living Life Well? Are you living life well? It’s an important question. Recently Lucinda, a friend of mine, received the devastating news that cancer had taken over…
April 6, 2023 Via Dolorosa: A Painful Path, A Distressing or Painful Journey or process The Via Dolorosa began triumphantly. There was excitement in the air; people were laying their garments and palm branches on the road as a…
March 21, 2023 Make Me Worthy Have you ever received a gift and felt “I don’t deserve this?” Last year I received a surprising gift from an unexpected person. I…
February 20, 2023 What Are You Choosing? Are certain seasons or holidays in your life full of contradictions? They are for me. I love Christmas and Easter festivities, but often they…