Gal 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."“That is one ugly birdhouse, “ I thought, as I took my early morning walk on a new route. “Wonder why the people who own that...
"The little bird has chosen his shelter; above it are the stars and the deep heaven of worlds; yet he is rocking himself to sleep without caring for tomorrow’s lodging, calmly clinging to his little twig and leaving God to think for him" Martin Luther (1483–1546)A few...
Whenever I think I have a handle on life, my dogs teach me a new lesson on life and living. Sandi is part collie part mutt, but all heart, she is quite simply put, my dog. She follows me everywhere, sleeps with me, and is at the driveway when I arrive home.So what...
Some time ago, I received a parcel delivered by express. In the parcel, I found a clear glass teapot, a tubular insert with tiny slits in the side, a clear glass top, and two small tins marked "Tea Flower".Not knowing how to operate these objects, I opened my china...
One day in August 2008, my oldest son told me blankly "Papa, I would like to go on the mission trip to Kenya."I looked at him with a confused face and uttered "Excuse-me?""This has been on my heart for a long time and the church is planning a trip where I can make a...
Mark 10:46,50b-52a - A blind man, Bartimaeus ... came to Jesus. "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to see." "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." (NIV)Going to the peak of a snow-covered mountain, slapping...
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6There is a difference between fear and respect.Last summer I had the opportunity to see that...