No Matter What — Praise Him Anyway
A.W. Tozer, often called a 20th-century prophet for his calls to a deeper spiritual life, emphasized intimacy with God. He once said, “If God takes away everything I have, I will love Him anyway.” Now that’s a bold kind of faith. But let’s be honest — it’s not always easy. There are days when prayers…
Patriotism at Its Finest
Some people hang a flag. Others — raise a legacy. On Saturday morning, March 21, something truly special unfolded at the home of our dear friend, Lucille Casner. This wasn’t just a flagpole dedication. This was a declaration — of faith, freedom, and deep gratitude. Now entering her 92nd year, Lucille Casner is still full…
Where’s God?
Remember those “Where’s Waldo?” books? I still enjoy looking for Waldo — even now. There he is somewhere in the middle of a crowded page, wearing his red-and-white stripes, quietly hiding in plain sight. We scan, we squint, we lean in just a little closer — and then — aha! We find him! The creator…
Back to Life
Carl came to me holding his iPhone like it had just betrayed him.“It’s frozen,” he said. Well now — if there’s one thing I’m confident in, it’s at least trying to fix things. So I tapped, swiped, pressed, and even gave it that “this should work” look. Nothing. Nada. That phone wasn’t budging. Then I…
The Great Rectifier
I had one of those eye-opening moments that made me stop and ponder the lesson I learned. I realized how easily my emotions can get tangled up. One minute I’m calm and collected, and the next minute my feelings are marching in like they own the place. And if I’m being honest, sometimes I really…
Keep Climbing!
Once upon a time my knees decided they needed a little….. encouragement. So I started wearing knee braces under my slacks. At first they were stiff, then downright uncooperative. But eventually I found a pair that works beautifully when I’m walking, working out, or gliding along on the elliptical. What a relief! Last year Carl…
It’s More Than Green
Every year — March 17th — the world turns green. There are parades, shamrocks, and cheerful greetings of “Happy St. Patrick’s Day.” But behind the festivities stands a godly man whose life was far more powerful than a parade. Saint Patrick was not born in Ireland. As a teenager, he was kidnapped from his home…
Shhh! It’s a Secret!
I’ll confess something right up front.I’m not very good at keeping secrets. Oh, I try. But give me a delightful surprise — like a party, a gift, or some exciting news — and it practically bubbles right out of me. I’ve been known to accidentally spill the beans about a surprise party before the candles…
Along with the Sunshine — Comes a Little Rain
I heard it said that “Bad things happen — how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life.” Amen to that! Some days feel like heaven is pouring out blessings. The weather is perfect, the phone rings with good news, and every traffic light seems to turn green just as…
How Beautiful are YOUR Feet?
Let’s be honest. Feet aren’t exactly the stars of the show. Most of us tuck them into shoes, hide them under socks, or hope nobody notices them at the pool. Some feet are knobby, some are crooked, and some look like they’ve walked on gravel roads. But God sees something different. The prophet Isaiah wrote,…