Filthy

I am not a clean freak, but I couldn’t live like I see some folks live. I recently was invited to see a house that had been rented by a person who was called “a clean freak” by the person who rented her the house. The owner of the house saw the house for the…

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Mystery of God

There are things that happen the same way every time in life and there are things that are mysterious and unpredictable. For example, if I toss a ball into the air, it will come down every time. There are many examples like this. Then there are things that are mysterious and unpredictable. The wind is…

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Motives Exposed

I’m so thankful that my motives are not always on display. For the most part, I’m a genuine person, but I must confess that I like what I like, and I want what I want. The problem is having to use someone else to get what I want. That is troubling to me and the…

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Overwhelmed By Grace

I remember hearing the word “grace” when I was a kid. I think it was something we said over our food. Later in my life I came face to face with my need for grace. I learned what it really was. For several years of my life, I thought I could be good enough to…

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Radiant With Joy

I love encountering people who are joyful. I think there is a difference between being happy and being joyful. I think happiness is defined by the situation I’m in. If I’m in a good mood or if someone just did something nice for me, then I’m happy. On the other hand, being joyful is a…

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Struggle

I have been through several struggles in my life. I don’t remember any of them being easy. I do remember the lessons learned from struggle. The older I get, the more struggles I’ve made it through. I believe struggles are a part of my journey with the Lord. They are simply a part of life…

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