This word has a lot of different ways to use it. I know what it’s like to have some call me. I know what it’s like to be asked to volunteer to do a job or lead a team. I also know what it’s like to be called by God. I know this will feel…
When I’m confused, I usually slow down and start looking for clarity. I think the older I get, the easier it is for me to be confused about some things. In other things, ideas and thoughts, I’m abundantly clear. When I was young, I was unclear on what was right and what was wrong. It’s…
I don’t really think of myself as having descendants. I have five children and currently three grandchildren. I thank the Lord very often for my family. I am a descendant of my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and on down the line. I am not really abscessed with my family tree, but I think it’s healthy to…
I still chuckle when I remember the bit that comedian, Bill Engval used to do called “Here’s Your Sign”. He labeled it as if giving a sign to stupid people who asked stupid questions. I sometimes think I need one of his “signs” because I might miss something that seems obvious to others. I see signs…
A few months back, I began a journey seeking to be grateful in all circumstances. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been super helpful and insightful. I’ve noticed that I’m less self-centered and more aware of other people’s needs. I’m also more aware of God’s Presence in my life. He is good and His faithfulness…
I am not really a fan of the TV show “Survivor”, but I know people who have watched every episode. I am very suspicious of “reality shows” being staged or set up to come off a certain way for the entertainment factor. My journey in The Word brought me to Noah and the Great Flood…
This is a word that has a couple of different uses for sure. Doing someone a favor is “doing a kind act for them out of the goodness of one’s heart”. The other big use of this word is “friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill or held in regard”. It is the latter that jumped from…
I think much about what it is like to be human. I also don’t give much thought to a parallel universe. I do believe that God created the heavens and the earth, so if there is another planet with life on it, it was created by God. I don’t believe that a big bang happened,…
I grew up being taught the difference between right and wrong. I learned the right things to say and I also learned the wrong things to say. I have been known to ignore the right thing because of anger or self-centeredness. I’m certainly not the only person on earth to struggle with doing right. It’s…
I am quite experienced at both of these topics. I could go for long time talking about my life-long struggle with sin. I learned very early how to be selfish and self-centered in my thinking. I could justify it and defend my behavior with the best. I also knew how to “fake it”. I could…