We are Chosen
We saw “The Chosen”, Series 4, 5 & 6 on Sunday night at the theater. As we watched the beauty of Jesus and his disciples and their comradery, I was reminded of the importance of friendships. But I also saw Jesus, in the movie, become quite frustrated at those knuckle-headed disciples who kept messing up.…
Letting Go to Grow
This blog today is meant to help those of us who don’t like letting go. I mean the letting go of treasured times, treasured people, treasured routines, and traditions. Letting go isn’t easy, but it is the life God designed for us. Throughout the Bible we read about letting go. King Saul’s son, Jonathan, and…
Let’s Be Different. Let’s Take the High Road.
How “different” are we from what is “normal” to others? Some say: “It’s normal to be stressed, fearful, overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, sad, and even speaking hateful and being mean to others. “Normal” to some is ranting and raving right along with all those who are dissatisfied with politics and politicians or even their own family…
Let’s Be Pep-Talkers AND Burden-Bearers
Based on my social media newsfeed, I know there are many who are suffering. It’s easy to respond to a “sufferer’s” FB comment with cliches like: “Praying for you.” Or, with scriptures like: “When we are weak, He is strong” or “All things work together for good.” Please don’t misunderstand me: Those words are true.…
God Fills the Shoes of the Best Friend Ever
A week ago, I blogged about how important friends are to our well-being. Then, after being in a room of people that I didn’t know and feeling rather lonely amidst those who knew each other and were carrying on conversation and laughing, I gave that blog a second thought. Now I realize there may be…