What Symbols Do You Hold Dear?
We are surrounded by signs and symbols in everyday life. We make decisions based on them — traffic signs, for example. What about our American flag that symbolizes the price our service men and women paid for our freedom? What about that coin on the sidewalk that reminds us “In God We Trust”? When I…
Once Upon a Time…….
I love that start to a story because you just know there’s going to be a happy ending at the end. But I love this beginning even more….. Once upon a tree…..a Creator gave His life for His creation. From the very beginning of time…..this true story began….but there was never, and there will never…
I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked and Felt His Presence There
I was up at 4:30 am to watch the sun rise over the Sea of Galilee. It didn’t disappoint. When the breakfast buffet opened, I got my plate and took it outside to hover in God’s presence. I shut my eyes to think about Jesus calming the winds & waves & walking on the waters.…
A City on a Hill
While in Stonebriar Mall yesterday, I stopped by one of my favorite boutiques, Altar’d State. Favorite — not because I’ve ever bought more than two or three items there, but because of the “feel good” experience I get when I shop there. I see this store being a “city on a hill”. Matthew 5:14 “You…
Shouldn’t “Good Friday” be called “Black Friday”?
At first I thought “Black Friday” specials on “Good Friday” — how dare they? But then I thought maybe Home Depot is on to something with their Black Friday specials. After all, on this day, the most scandalous betrayal of justice in human history took place. Jesus wasn’t guilty of any crime or sin. After…
The Happiest Place on Earth
Disney World — it’s supposed to be the happiest place on earth — but I guess it depends on who’s saying it and feeling it. That’s where the Wallace’s and I are heading today. I know it’s a stretch to think I would be interrupting my Lenten “desert” and solemnity for going to that fantasy/magical/wonder/pixie…
The Perfect Gift
Do you remember your all-time favorite Christmas gift as a child? MIne was a Tiny Tears Doll set. It was so awesome that she cried real tears and wet her diapers. LOL! My nephew, Mark David Lawrence, to this day, remembers his favorite gift — it was one of those 60s electronic football games (not…
He loves me. He loves me not.
Remember taking a flower and “playing the game “He loves me; He loves me not”, while picking one petal off a flower (usually a daisy or a rose) for each phrase? The phrase we said at the last petal represented the truth between whether that cute boy loved us or not. I don’t know if…
Good Friday or Black Friday?
Shouldn’t “Good Friday” be called “Black Friday”? After all, on this day, the most scandalous betrayal of justice in human history took place. Jesus wasn’t guilty of any crime or sin. After the illegal trials, this loving, compassionate, giving, caring, innocent Man was stripped and tied to a post. He was whipped and beatened —…
Can We Pass the Love Test?
Day 11 in this Month of Love — Can We Pass the Love Test? I can’t post about LOVE in this Month of Love without mentioning the scripture that we hear in just about every wedding ceremony. Words from the “Love” chapter, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or…