"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." (Ps 119:105 NIV)Though my parents drank coffee regularly, I never had the desire to try it. It wasn't until I was in seminary that my roommate lured me into trying my first cup. It was Moroccan coffee, and...
It is amazing that so many denominations can come together and stand united during a Christian concert. Just imagine with me for a moment, what it might be like if the ushers were to divide the concert goers according to their denominations:"Can I have you tickets...
My yard is huge, 1.5 acres to be exact.When I first moved here, I had big plans: A bed of tulips over here, Daffodils over there, and a myriad of exotic trees scattered throughout the property, especially weeping willows, my personal favorite!I also wanted a garden,...
"Can you believe this? He called me 'Mister'!""What's wrong with the word 'mister'?""Only a jerk would call someone by THAT label!""How should he have called you?""He's a jerk, and I don't ever want to see his face again!"How easy it is to start a holy war that can...
The concert had been such a blessing! The message was uplifting and God's presence, invigorating. But now, as we were heading towards the exit, we were confronted by a rather unwelcome-albeit predicted!-scenario: It was snowing! Hard! We were right in the middle of...