This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; EphesiansContinue reading “Clarity…”
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Mother’s Day…
Two words that evoke love or dread. Mother’s Day. This weekend, mothers of all capacities will be celebrated. There are mothers to be and new moms engulfed in the glow of their newfound status. There are also mothers mourning the unimaginable loss of children born and unborn. This will be the second year without myContinue reading “Mother’s Day…”
Spring Forward!
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,” Philippians 3:13 NKJV Some things are intended to move with us. Memories. Love. Lessons learned. Others are meant to be forgotten and buried such as regret,Continue reading “Spring Forward!”
Joy to The World!
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people,” Luke 2:10 KJV These words were spoken on the very first Christmas. The message the angel brought was a joyful one. This verse precludes, “For unto you is born this dayContinue reading “Joy to The World!”
True Independence…
Freedom for black and white or red and blue No increase for me at the expense of you That faith not fear would rule this land That justice could rule with an even hand Would those who fought for the red, white and blue Be honored and cherished for all they went through We chooseContinue reading “True Independence…”
Evergreen!
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD. And whose hope is in the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in theContinue reading “Evergreen!”
Busy or Productive?
Busy as a bee. Bees are productive. They don’t waste time. We are often busy. But are we always productive? It seems that most of us are always running around doing something. Some of us work full-time outside of the home. Others work even harder in it. Our society often pushes us to do more.Continue reading “Busy or Productive?”
System Error!
System error. I hate those dreaded words when they pop up on my computer screen. It generally indicates that whatever I’m trying to do, my computer isn’t going to allow me to do. There are times I would have given anything to have had such warning when I was walking down a path I would later regret.Continue reading “System Error!”
Sun or Shade?
Any gardener’s dilemma often includes where to put a favorite plant. You may have a favorite specimen but not necessarily the ideal place to plant it. I have always been fond of caladiums which thrive in shady environments. When I began my gardening endeavors, I planted about thirty or so bulbs so excited when they finallyContinue reading “Sun or Shade?”
Get Over It!
I was speaking with my oldest son about making good choices and telling him not to make the same mistakes I had. In his teenage wisdom, this kid told me to “get over it.” If one of my kids tells me to “get over it,” there is a huge problem. My first instinct was to look behind me and seeContinue reading “Get Over It!”
