Feb 11, 2015 | Faith
…one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” Luke 11:1 Have you ever had to approach someone who intimidated you? Sweaty hands, racing heart, hoping for the right words in the right order. Like Dorothy as she approached the Wizard of Oz,...
Feb 9, 2015 | Faith
In spite of all the chapters of my life that have been anything but easy, there’s still a lot about my journey that has been very good. However, I can’t think of any area of my life I would describe using the word “perfect.”...
Feb 4, 2015 | Faith
I stood with two teacher friends browsing a bookshelf as they eagerly shared reviews of each title. I needed something new to read. Something to draw me away from “real life” a bit. “Fiction,” I said. Because honestly, life has enough drama to...
Feb 3, 2015 | Faith
I have learned, often with much regret that…………… Life is short. Hugs are free. Laughter is optional. Listening is a gift. All the while our children grow quickly, and time just keeps marching on. So, today, whether you’re a husband,...
Feb 2, 2015 | Faith
The sharps. The flats. The minor chords. Great pieces of music are filled with sounds that sooth and sounds that unsettle. Highs. Lows. The clashing of notes and rhythms and beats. The mixture of many melodies and many instruments. Crescendos to build excitement....