Luke 14:11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”I am constantly amazed at the faith that is practiced by our young family members and especially the moms at our church. Their calls to compassion and effective...
Luke 13:8-9 - "Sir," the man replied, "leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down." (NIV)An hibiscus tree has sat in a pot on my patio for several years. Last year, it did not...
"Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you'll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God...
When on vacation, I tend to be the kind of guy who is the "leader" in a "Follow the leader"-type parade. After all, I plan these trips to the minutest detail. Shouldn't it be my place to lead? The only problem is that my followers tend to often be forgetful of this...
Mark 1:40-42 - A man with leprosy came to [Jesus] and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" Immediately the leprosy left him...
"Hi, Hun!" Ginny said as I came in the door. "Heather and Elizabeth are here.""Hi, Baby!" I hugged Ginny.She kissed me. "Welcome home, Baby.""It's good to be home." I turned to my step and granddaughters. "Hey, Heather!You taking a break from the boys?" She has three...
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, just before Christmas can be an extremely busy time in the Rehab and Chronic care hospital where I work. Besides my out-patient responsibilities, I am currently responsible for a chronic floor and a rehab floor, and as Christmas...