Properly Dressed

I know it’s summertime and people dress differently. I just returned from Southern California, and it was a bit hotter than normal for them. We spent some days by the pool and on the beach. I was a bit stunned by what people wear (or should I say “don’t wear”) in public. I am a…

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Speak Out!

I’m not a super shy person by any means. If you and I strike up a conversation, we will likely have an enjoyable visit and find some commonality.  I’m just not always the one who initiates the conversation with people I don’t know very well. If we get to talking about things of faith, I…

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Jesus Is Enough

I grew up thinking I had to do all these things to be saved. I had to go to church. I had to talk right. I had to live right. I couldn’t curse. I couldn’t smoke or chew – or go with girls who do!  The list of rules that I tried to live…

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Confirmation

When I place an order online, I almost always get a confirmation email. It can also be called a receipt. This is “proof” of sorts, that I made the order and paid for it. I also confirm appointments very often as I want to make sure there is a mutual understanding of when I’m connecting…

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Changed Life

I once heard it said, “It’s hard to argue with a changed life”.  Real and lasting change in a person comes from deciding to change.  I have gone through lots of change in my life over the years and I still have a lot of changing to do. The older I get; it seems the…

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Receive

I have heard the phrase, “It more blessed to give than to receive” my whole life. I was taught at an early age to give. I think generosity is one of the most fun things to do for others, especially when they don’t see it coming. Giving can be great fun and I believe it’s…

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