Move On or Stay Put……….

This sign in Washington, DC, reminded me of the pace this world seems to be in most of the time. I think that’s one of the reasons waiting is so difficult. It’s almost as if the “idling” stage is illegal. On the escalators we road to and from...

8th Grade Trip, Summertime, and Being Still……..

    I took most of my DC pictures on my phone. Carrying my big camera ended up being more trouble than it was worth. For some reason, I can’t seem to find where all of the phone pictures downloaded into my computer’s hard drive, so I think I’m going...

Keeping His Word and Keeping Mine……….

I love how Solomon speaks so eloquently in I Kings as he dedicates the new temple that was built under his leadership. I love how he goes back in history and shares about how God had kept His promise to his father David when He said, “I have chosen Jerusalem as...

Trying to Find a New Groove………

I love the Disney movie, “The Emperor’s New Groove.” I love the story line. I love the music. I love the humor. But I love the lesson most of all. If you’ve never watched this movie, you should rent it this summer and see what you think. As...

Why "thank you" is important………

I have a lot of “thank you” notes to write this summer……. Not because of a party where I received lots of gifts. Not because a group of people came and moved a piano; although a group did come and do that for me several years ago, and I’m...