Holy Week — a Time for Remembering
Just look at those amazing signs of Spring that celebrate this marvelous Holy Week aka Passion Week, the week just before Easter. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the sacred day that commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, where He rode into town on a donkey as crowds of people joyfully lauded him and spread…
Good or Bad Name?
When we hear someone’s name, quite often their character and integrity accompanies our thoughts about them. “Phil is such a kind man.” “Kim is so generous.” “I wouldn’t trust Sam for that position.” King Solomon said, “A good name is more desirable than great riches…..” Proverbs 22:1, and he also said, “A good name is…
What’s Your Story?
I attended an event where one of the men at our table told how he knew he had been touched by God two years’ ago, and though he is still waiting for a liver transplant, he’s telling his story to young people of how he abused his body with alcohol and medications. No doubt, his…
You’re Not the Boss of Me!
Maybe you’ve heard your kids or grandkids say “You’re not the boss of me!” to a sibling or someone else. But have we ever made that statement to ourselves? We can, and we should. How often do we yield to temptations — big and small? Instead of eating a few chips, we eat the whole…
Who Was St. Patrick?
Do you have your “green” on today? After all, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and the most important thing about this day is that we wear green so we don’t get pinched!! NOT! There will be celebrations all around the world, which includes drinking endless pints of Guinness while wearing green and Ireland’s flag colors like…
The Purer the Vessel, the Greater the Flow
Think about those who must have Coronary Artery Bypass surgery because one or more blocked coronary arteries are preventing normal blood flow. Then on a less physical note, consider a kitchen sink pipe that becomes clogged because of an abundance of grease or other substances. But, most important are our vessels (our spirits) that become…