"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...
There is a story from the Middle Ages that has always touched my heart. The grown son of a rich merchant was walking down the road towards his home after visiting friends. As he neared a curb he heard the ring of a leper’s bell coming from the other way. At that time...
1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (KJV)For years now, I have been collecting miniature plates made by Limoge with the theme "love story". These miniatures are expensive for their size but are...