You Matter!
Some things just don’t change…..but wouldn’t it be great if they did? The first two kids, Cain and Abel, born from the first two parents, Adam and Eve, couldn’t get along. In fact, their sibling rivalry led to the death of Abel. Fast forward to the dad, Jacob, and Joseph, his son (his favorite son…
Let’s Chop Down Some Trees
I read this story on my friend’s FB page. It was worthy of paying it forward. My friend wrote: “One night, when my son who was five years old, he spent the night with me. After lying in bed for a while, after the lights were out, he suddenly sat up and asked, “Why did…
Making the First Move
Peacekeeping is easy if we live on an island by ourselves. No one to challenge us, argue with us, or stress us. But bring on people of different persuasions, upbringing, and personalities — peacekeeping can be a difficult task. Adam and Eve had no problems at all when they were first created. Peacekeeping was a…
An Apple a Day
Apples – the wonderful fruit that keeps doctors away! Well, not really. Because I serve up sliced apples many mornings and sprinkle a little cinnamon on them, it doesn’t really mean we won’t need doctors. Or does it? The National Institute of Health (NIH) says there is no evidence that eating an apple a day…
The Mind & the Mine Connection
“Mine!” That’s what toddlers say when another child wants to play with their toys. I remember my own children saying “Mine!” It took some time to change their “minds” to be generous, kind and giving. But that “Mine!” attitude isn’t easy to break. Even, as adults, “mine” is a part of our DNA. My plans.…
Living With an All-You-Can-Eat Mindset
What happened to all those all-you-can-eat buffets like Furr’s, Ryan’s and Golden Corral? Those cafeteria-style restaurants were where we could indulge in every variety and choice of meats, veggies, salads, and desserts. The answer to my question came when I googled. Many all-you-can-eat chains found out that feasting customers ate their restaurants out of business.…
His Way is the High Way
I WANT to do God’s will. Really, I do. But how can I know what that is? I can’t claim to have this all figured out, but the more I seek to understand what scripture tells us about God’s will, the clearer it becomes. First, it is most important to understand the big picture why…
Ever Have a Sidewinder Kind of Day?
Day 226 of Photo Inspirations — Ever Have a Sidewinder Kind of Day? You’re trying to go forward, but there’s so many distractions, so many roadblocks, so many hurdles to cross that you feel like you’re going sideways just to be able to squeeze through these times? Yesterday morning, my “Walking With Purpose” pals and…
What Does Your Sin Box Look Like?
Day 28 of Photo Inspirations — Yesterday, I was so inspired at church as I watched the 2nd Grade children, who will soon be receiving their First Communion, bring their “sin boxes” down the aisle and place them at the altar. They had written their mistakes (i.e., disobedience, fibbing, misbehavior, selfishness, etc.), on pieces of…