Just Smile

In our small group, we are reading a book, “The Power of a Positive Mom,” by Carol Ladd, which I highly recommend to any and all mothers no matter the age of your children. In […]

How Would Jesus Vote?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock that last couple of months it’s probably come to your attention that there’s an upcoming election in 10 days. My phone rings constantly with non-stop solicitors wanting me […]

A new creation in Christ

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!  2 Corinthians 5:17. Last night, I was at a local church on behalf of Streetlight USA.  […]

Life is Short. Love Well.

James says life is a vapor.  This week my good friend Nancy Wilson died unexpectedly from an arrhythmia leading to a sudden cardiac arrest. I feel in a real way life being a vapor. Nancy […]

Experience

Today while hiking I overheard a conversation taking place in front of me that was difficult to miss.  It was a teenager arguing with her mother who was encouraging her to try healthy new experiences; […]

Relationship and Self

God has used the church and it’s many facets of people and groups of people to grow me. Through the years I’ve allowed myself to open up to others.  It has not been a picnic, […]

Drawing Back to Get Perspective

Sometimes, drawing back for a season is helpful to get perspective. I am thankful to have had an extended break this summer with my family. Brian and I have been in ministry for 27 years and […]

Who or What Comes First?

I’m currently attending a Bible study on Genesis.  During the Lecture portion of our meeting, the lady giving the lecture made a statement that has really left an impression on me.  She was talking about […]

A Heart Under Construction

There are fewer things in life that cause me to lose my salvation quicker than driving through a construction zone. On any given day I’m likely to encounter construction on any number of major intersections […]