Happy Independence Day!
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Excerpt from the 1776 Declaration of Independence. Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation, marking 248 years since…
Hope Floats…..or Not?
Many of us are tired and lackluster with our hope. Tired of negativity, political rancor, grumpy and whiny people. Tired of trying to make changes in our lives. But we’d better make some changes because Proverbs 13:12 says: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” Yikes! Who wants a sick heart? When we lose hope, we…
The Race
In John 20:3-4, we read: “So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.” This moment of friendly competition between Peter and John gives us a lighthearted glimpse into their human nature. Visualize this with me:John: I won!Peter: Who’s ever…
Our Experiences can Encourage Others
Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and moments that leave us both exhilarated and exhausted. Through it all, I’ve learned that sharing my own experiences — both the good and the bad – can be a benefit for others. I’m sure, if you follow my daily blogs, you’ll get that! I…
Harbor of Hope
As we set foot in Bar Harbor, Maine — yay — back in the U.S.A. — we were greeted by the crisp ocean breeze and the stunning views of Frenchman Bay. This charming town had a way of weaving its beauty through our senses. The sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore, the…
Peace, Goodwill to All Men AND Women
Of course, I am going to blog about peace and goodwill today. And, in so doing, I am sucker-punching the enemy of my soul. I have had way too many reasons to throw in the towel lately than I care to talk about. But you probably know that I can’t help but talk about it.…
An Insatiable Desire for Advent
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. The first candle lit on the Advent wreath symbolizes HOPE. I HOPE that my attention to this time will cause an insatiable desire for leaning into the real reason for the season. Even in the midst of busyness, we can have an insatiable desire to take time to…
If I Were God, I Would Have….
Good thing I’m NOT God because I would have sure messed things up many times over with my ideas, thoughts, and desires. Garth Brooks sang “I thank God for unanswered prayers.” And I agree, I thank God for not answering many of my prayers If He had answered ‘yes’ to many of those prayers, no…
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.…
I’m Getting Corny
Yummy corn on the cob! A corn on my toe! Yikes! Time for candy corn! Let’s pop some popcorn! It doesn’t get cornier than this! You might notice I can get mighty corny — and today is one of those days! This is a good morning news alert! The Full Corn Moon aka Harvest Moon…