Sheep and Peeps
Family. It has been defined as "a social unit consisting of parents and children, whether they live together or not". Our family is blessed to be four generations, each generation bringing its unique qualities and opinions to our table when we gather together. We...
A VBS Lesson
VBS. Vacation Bible School. VBS was a vital part of my childhood and where I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I can well remember my teacher, my seat, and my commitment. This morning I found myself thinking back to the time my daughter and I were doing the three year old...
Maimed But Perfect
"And if your hand - even your stronger hand - causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away ... But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven in perfect." (Matthew 5:30 & 48, NLT) When God changes you through regeneration, giving you a new life...
5 Things I Would Tell My Children
About two weeks ago, I had the joy to have a conversation with Holly Barrett. I started reading her blog several years ago and quickly felt a kinship with her. I have found her to be as warm and encouraging as her writing. During the conversation, emotions filled me...
Protect
It’s Friday! I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Many of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is … Protect. Protect is defined as "to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance,...
What is Real?
In his book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen states this: For the minister is called to recognize the sufferings of his time in his own heart and make that recognition the starting point of his service. Whether he tries to enter into a dislocated world, relate...