Are We Good at “Christianing”?
We, Christian (Christ-like) folks think we’re decent people. You know what I mean. We have all those “good” things to our credit: going to church, tithing, giving offerings, wearing a cross necklace, attending a Bible Study, volunteering for a charity. How could anyone think we are anything but rock-solid believers? I thought of myself as…
I Became a Mama Bear
It is Saturday. I am volunteering in my usual capacity at the family center. Outside, lines of people are here to receive a box of free food. Some people come – not because they are hungry. They come because they are welcome. No one is turned away. I am in the family center store at…
To be a Turkey – Hang Out with Turkeys
Lately my blogs have been about our tight relationship with Jesus. I’ve written about keeping our eyes on Him, listening for His voice, hanging out with Him daily in prayer and in His Word, and overall doing what He did. WWJD! If I am sincerely investing in my relationship with Him, I know my mindset…
The Voice
I am a fan of the television show, The Voice. The judges’ backs are turned to the singer as they belt out a hearty song. The judges listen and they turn their chair if the singer’s voice is worthy of the competition. There was one voice that got may attention. It was my mama’s when…
The Name Above All Names
I went back to bed after I posted my blog for the day. I wanted to grab just a few more winks before I started my day. I was restless though. In my head-voice, I started saying “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” Then I started thinking about what that name means. I didn’t have…
Being Willing to Change
Daylight-Saving time! You’re welcome! I am reminding you to get that extra hour of glorious sleep tonight! So go ahead and set your clocks back an hour before retiring tonight. Tomorrow morning, Sunday, at 2 a.m. we FALL BACK an hour. This is my favorite time change. We adults can get this and adapt quite…
Unfriended?
This is my last “Early Voting” day at the polls. Now onto the big finale on Tuesday. If you haven’t already – please vote before it’s too late. It is a right we should never avoid. Do you need a friend to take you to the polls? Please call someone to take you or if…
Thanks to our Heroes of Faith
In my blog yesterday, I spoke about the holy and faithful ones that the Apostle Paul wrote to in his letter to the Colossians. I should have added to that blog “Happy November”and “Happy All Saints Day! What a great start to this beautiful “Thanksgiving” month with talking about our HEROES of faith! All Saints…
To the Holy and Faithful Ones
Those words jumped out at me when I read Colossians 1:1-8, “To the holy ones and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ.” Holy and faithful! That sounds as if the Colossians were doing well. They were doing their best to live as disciples in a secular world. And, for the most part, they were succeeding.…
Wisdom from Trial and Error
Of all the things that we did wrong, we did some things right. For example – in teaching our children to be brave, faith-filled, optimistic, daring, strong and responsible human beings. I’d like to think that my young husband and I did everything right, but without a doubt, a lot fell through the cracks because…