Spring Break
Spring Break It was a long winter and I’m welcoming spring. Blessings to all who follow this blog. God willing I’ll upload a new post in 2 weeks.
Going Up?
Going Up? You may hear that when you get on an elevator, usually by another passenger as they’re pressing the button for their floor. Rarely is there an operator on the elevator; it’s all automatic. The device is programed so that the operation of the doors and the starting and stopping at the floors are
Practicing His Presence
Practicing His Presence But this I say, brethren, the time has been shortened, so that from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none; and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as
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Deeds of Darkness
Deeds of Darkness When we think of darkness the first thing that comes to mind is the absence of light…right. We can’t see in the dark; the sun goes down and, unless we have an alternative source of light, we can’t see where we’re going…we can’t see much of anything. That’s not good. Usually, however,
Up the Lazy River
Up the Lazy River Serenity is what we often look for in our lives, but it’s inconsistent with what we’re encouraged to seek. Excitement is more the order of the day. (I’m reflecting on a decidedly American experience here.) What’s happening that’s exciting? What’s happening that will engage us, distract us from the difficulties of
Do You Know Your ABCs?
Do You Know Your ABCs? If you want to learn a language you have to start with the basics. I’ve been watching a friend’s grandchild lately; he’s 20 months old and is learning to talk. The interesting thing is that you can watch him slowly learn to associate sounds with words, and associate words with
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas
I’ll Be Home for Christmas Do you remember that song? It’s something of a classic emphasizing the connections we have with home, meaning the place we most identify with no matter where we might be living at the time. And the celebration of Christmas often stirs up our feelings for that connection. No matter where
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Thank You Lord!
Thank You Lord! Rejoice always; Pray without ceasing; In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) >Thank You Lord for making Your ways known. >Thank You Lord for working with us: -for teaching us Your ways; -for watching over us: -for putting up with us! >Thank