Leap Over that Wall
One of my first driving experiences was in a Chevy Impala! The driving part wasn’t the issue – it was the stick shift that I had to deal with. It was a leap of faith to maneuver it but before long – with a leap of faith – I became proficient driving that sweet ride!…
The Power of a Plate
We all have those chipped dishes in the back of the cabinet. In our family, there’s one plate that never gathers dust. It’s the red one that boldly declares: “You Are Special Today.” This plate isn’t made of fine china. It didn’t cost a fortune. Still, it is pure gold to our family! Why? Because…
Find the Giver of the Gift
When life gets confusing, we rattle off the usual suspects: When? Where? How? Why? Sound familiar? We pace, we pray, we peek under every emotional rock trying to find the answers. But maybe the answer isn’t a thing at all. Maybe it’s a Who. “Stop looking for the answers — start looking for the Giver.”…
Our Hero Never Misses a Rescue
I’ve always been a sucker for a good hero story. Blame it on my childhood attraction to Superman – first in comic books and then the big screen. Remember the slogan? “Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look up in the sky!…
Vive la Difference
Ever looked at a couple and thought, “How did THEY ever get together?” Tall woman – short man? Talkative husband – quiet wife? Aw! Viva la difference! God’s recipe for unity was never about sameness. Romans 12:4-5 spells it out beautifully: “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,…
