Why all the suffering and pain? As we become Christians, why aren’t we immediately rescued from the troubles of this earth? Jesus told His followers to go, tell, and make disciples of the nations (Matthew 28:19). If we are gone, how could we go, and who would tell others about … Continue reading →
We live in crazy times. Common sense, hard-work, and Christian ethics seem to have flown out the window and crashed to the ground. People are angry about all sorts of things, and I don’t think many are really sure why they are so angry. False reports, fake news, slander, and … Continue reading →
Ever had your stomach tangled in knots? The stress of the day, of the news, of the world, can wreck havoc on the body. Whew, it’s a crazy world out there people. All too often I get tangled up in the messiness of the messy world. Paul gave Timothy some … Continue reading →
When I think of friendships, I imagine we’re all skating through life on roller blades. Some people with wobbly legs cling on the outskirts holding to the wall, others sit on the floor too unsure to move. There are those who skate with confidence, and in the center of the … Continue reading →
Sweet hubby and I were very proud of ourselves for eating healthy. Unfortunately, I quietly went to my office, shut the door, and ate a stash of candy. My body was not happy. The result? A sick stomach and regret at my failure. Ugh. I should have stayed with the … Continue reading →
(I wrote this a few years ago, but thought it appropriate for what we are going through today.) I didn’t want to get out of bed. Even though I didn’t have a reason to be depressed, depression had hit hard. Blessings abounded, yet one thing made me sad, one thing … Continue reading →
We lived in Houston during several of my younger years. Houston terrain is flat, flatter, and flattest. The only “hills” are overpasses on the interstate. One street near our house had a fun feature – a rolling bump. Not a speed bump, just a small rise and dip. When our … Continue reading →
