Healthy Things Grow and Change

As I am again in a season of change, I wanted to share a past blog of mine which I felt was relevant. Years ago, an older pastor shared with our pastoral staff that, “Healthy […]

Ready for the “Just In Case”

Here it is again … the start of another New Year. Where does the time go? It seems as though just yesterday we were all freaking out about Y2k. How is it possible that nearly […]

We Love What We Give Ourselves to.

You Love What You Give Yourself to. I consistently “give of myself” to my kids and I love them more every year.  We all “give” ourselves to various things and people.  (family, TV, ministry, drugs, […]

Not As They Appear. Give Way

My brother and I are 1st generation born and raised in the U.S., both parents had and maintained their birth languages, though fluent and successful in English.  Some things go through a translation and get […]

A Different Kind of Christmas

     An elderly man, a soldier during World War II, told a story about being stationed in a different state and therefore unable to return home for the holidays.  He went to a local dance, […]

Christmas…Food…For the Soul

Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again.” John 6:35 With Christmastime, usually comes lots of good food. Christmas candy, cookies, cakes, pies, and Christmas dinner […]

Living in the Light

I love the Christmas season. Especially the lights and decorations. When night falls, the lights come on and shine brightly for all too see. People get very creative with their decorations too. Giant, inflatable snowmen, […]

Ransomed for Love

With just two weeks until Christmas, I decided I’m about full up on Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies. They’ve been playing non-stop since right before Halloween, so I’m pretty sure I’ve seen every Christmas movie […]