I have to admit something about myself...most of my life I have tried to be "The Fixer!" No, not the kind that's handy around the house. I'm the kind that believed I could change things around me. I could even change people around me. I could change the course of history. Well, maybe not that... Continue Reading →

Looking out our window the past few days, it is really hard to wrap our heads around the idea of Global warming. I'm not here to argue the point that our atmosphere doesn't have some changes. We've been discussing this point for at least 40 something years. It was a big topic of conversation even... Continue Reading →

One of my favorite hymns is "Peace, Perfect Peace." The melody is so soothing and the words beautifully remind us of the peace of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibqgZxWa6bM&list=RDibqgZxWa6bM&index=1 Don't we long for peace? Philippians 4 gives us some verses we need to hide deep within out hearts. Here's what the Message says in verses 6-7; "Don't fret... Continue Reading →

Trust! We want it. We want to be able to trust everyone. It starts at an early age. We trust everyone to meet our every need. We expect those that love us to always be trustworthy. But, unfortunately, we know that's not the case. People let us down. People are flawed. People make mistakes. People... Continue Reading →

December 7, 1941, is a day that most Americans will not forget. The day that the United States was taken off guard at Pearl Harbor. This was truly a sad day for our nation and the world. Movies and documentaries have investigated the reasons why the Japanese were able to surprise us. The word surprise... Continue Reading →

Well, I did it. The thing I said I would never do. I am the same person who often criticized those who put up their tree before Thanksgiving. I have heard others doing the same thing this year. It's one of the many Covid responses. I know psychologist are probably giving this a name -... Continue Reading →

Yes, it's a word. I knew you were wondering. It's the state of being commonplace and ordinary. Ever been there? I have! At the present time, life may not seem quite so ordinary. So many changes and not knowing what will happen in the next moment. But, in the midst of this many of us... Continue Reading →

I loved Vacation Bible School as a child. I especially loved the times we would sing. One of those songs was "JOY." "J-O-Y. J-O-Y. This is what it means. Jesus first. Yourself last and Others in between." I do believe the basic message in the song. We always love Jesus first. We love Him with... Continue Reading →

Wow! Every day we wake up and ask - what next? It breaks our hearts. What is the answer? There definitely are enough opinions to last a lifetime. Today, I want to do what Psalm 71 is all about to me. It speaks of sharing with the next generation what God has done with my... Continue Reading →

Do we need some kindness today? Can I get an Amen? It seems in our society there is a lot more meanness going on! Our country, home, churches, and schools need to be reminded of the old song by Glen Campbell "Try a Little Kindness." The chorus goes like this; " You got to try... Continue Reading →