I have hope as I prepare to enter this New Year. I have hope in a God who understands the struggle and pain; He is with me in the silence and rejoices with me in […]
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Craving Connection
Connections I’m reading a book called, Anatomy of the Soul, which asserts the thing people crave the most is connection. Our emotions are the means by which we experience and connect with God, others and […]
The easiest appetizer you can make this Christmas…
Ok, it is a hectic time. What looks red (or green) and white and is easy and tasty? A log of cream cheese topped with jalapeño or red pepper jelly. It is spicy and […]
The Extraordinary
Have you ever attempted the out of the box experience? Have you ever trusted God to do something bigger than y0ur comfort zone? Greater than your imagination or beyond your understanding? If you have…exciting!!! How did […]
Long Haul People
Long Haul People I am fortunate to come from a line of what you might call “Long Haul” people. My Dad, except for three years in the Air Force, worked the same job his entire […]
Friendly Mentors
Be imitators of me as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Give instructionto a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 9:9 Last […]
Future Preference
Future Preference Why do so many people sacrifice for others? (Jesus being the most sacrificial example) Why did the early settlers endure such hardship when coming to America? Why did so many give their lives […]
Start the Adventure!
A few months ago Mario and I took a day to run some errands in Tempe, have lunch with our daughter who attends ASU, and visit IKEA. While walking through the mammoth store we came […]
The Price of Heaven
“Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.” (Matt. 16:25) This month Vineyard Kids is teaching our Kindergarten through 5th grades the message […]
Freakazoid!
I love sitting outside to greet the morning in spring. The sunshine and breeze perfectly complimenting each other and the temperature fresh; the sounds of nature awakening in the morning are so peaceful. I hear […]