"Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isa 40:31, NIV)I feel like I am brand-new. Truly I am flying like an eagle. Bye-bye sleep apnea. Goodbye...
When my oldest son left home for university last fall, I did not deal with it well.I know, I know. It happens to every parent. It is not only a normal part of growing up, but it is also a sign of a mature, independent child! They don't stay home forever!So what was my...
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." (Prov 16:18 NIV)Israel was facing impossible odds: 900 iron chariots against men on foot (See Judges 4:3), experienced warriors against 2 women with no experience at all in warfare. In now-a-days terms...
Have you ever tried to make a geyser erupt? No matter how hard you try, you won't have much success.Or will you?In the past, the New Zealand government used prisoners to build up the Waiotapu region on the north island. These convicts planted trees and built roads,...
The "comfort stations" at the rest areas on Highway 77 in South Carolina are fully automatic. "No touch", as it is said. You can breeze in, take care of your business, and breeze out, without touching anything at all. Beautiful!The only problem was, I couldn't make...
It's not easy to be a parent in this day and age.Nor is it easy to be a school teacher or even a police officer!Simple requests, like "Would you please be still?" Are often ignored, or worse yet, they become triggers for even less desirable behavior.This causes many...
I have three kids in college this year. The oldest two are boys. Boys tell you nothing. But all three go to the same college, so sending in a girl this year was really like sending a spy into the land. I told Kaley, "You'll be my eyes and ears at college." Of course,...
