Righteous Indignation
As a result of the inevitable aging process, in further steps of losing just one more marble that was rattling around in my brain, one afternoon, a few weeks ago, I placed my Sam’s card and my credit card on top of
Category: Faith
A Dance to the Music of Time
Most days I walk to the canal behind my condo complex, where I see the most beautiful sunsets. I try to go every day, just to take the beauty while getting some exercise. I usually do not take my phone with me
The Words of Jesus – Jesus’ First Words: Luke 2:49
4“But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 We don’t know too much about what Jesus’ early life was like. Most of us are familiar with the story of His
The Words of Jesus (and What They Tell Us)
Introduction: There are a lot of thoughts and beliefs about the bible. My belief is that, if we read the bible, God will speak to us in His own unique way in a way that works for us. God created us and
Cupcakes, Love and Memories
Are there birthdays in heaven? As many of you know, I’ve quit my job and decided to return to school to get my Masters in Social Work. It has always been my dream to do something that matters to others. I find
We All Do It!
We ALL Do It! Over the past few weeks, in a class that a Pastor taught, he asked the participants to carry around a little counting machine, and every time they would think a judgmental thought, they clicked the counter. He said that
The New Politically Correct
The New Politically Correct The phrase “politically correct” has been bandied around a lot lately. People either encourage it or they resent it. The people who resent it say “I used to be able to tell jokes or speak my mind freely,
Don’t Forget to Breathe
A few weeks ago I ran into an evening bible study class breathless. I had been on time, but a man was outside of the church asking where he was supposed to go and he didn’t speak English, so I had spent
What We Leave Behind
What We Leave Behind When my mom passed away in January, my sister and I found ourselves having to go through her entire house – a house containing 84 years of memories and possessions – not to mention mementos and items she
The Many Possibilities in Disappointment
In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate