The Question
Last night at "Hinge" (a pub ministry), the thought was put forth that struck deeply. In times of difficulty we usually begin to mull over the idea of "What if....". What if this had not happened? What if things had been different? What if I had gotten that job, that...
What Does “It” Mean – Part 3
Pastor is currently in the middle of a sermon series titled, "What It Means". This week's teaching posed the question: What does it mean to sing a new song? "Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord, all the earth!" (Psalm 96:1 NIV) The illustration was used that...
Party Favors & Orange
Party favors. We all love going home with that small token. I came home from a baby shower with a small package of "gummies" & candy. This is what I woke to find this morning: No matter what Gummies, Starbursts, Skittles or fruit snacks anyone in my family eats,...
The True Measure
Since having an experience & writing this post, I read this quote: Treat everyone with respect. The true measure of a man (of a woman) is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. (Samuel Johnson, an English author). The question quickly became,...
Always A Parent
I have been thinking about parenting since I wrote this post . I have mostly been reflecting back on my parenting & then thinking forward on my "grandparenting". I desire to do both with excellence. What has come to mind is these expressions that I have heard over...
Condescension or Preference?
Life has a way of teaching us lessons that stay forever ingrained. The lesson marks us, leaving us permanently changed. Eyes are opened. Yesterday was one of those days for me. I was in the classroom. The lesson? Condescension. I was treated with such condescension...