Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3) In that transforming moment on the Damascus road, … [Read more…]
I love being in the third grade. Most everything I love about it connects to how I feel about my homeroom teacher, Sister Irene Mary. She’s noticeably younger than the other nuns and she has a smile that almost fills her whole face. I like the way she places the palm of her hand on … [Read more…]
Jesus Wept. John 11:35 I just returned from my very first trip to Haiti. I had all those who had gone before me try to tell me what it would be like. I thought I was prepared. I couldn’t have been more wrong. We drove up to the orphanage on Sunday morning for worship. I … [Read more…]
I just love hearing that every fall. It was the biggest game of the season for our small town. In fact, ESPN was there to cover our high school football game between the Buccaneers and the Bison, nationally. Coming in with the state champion medal from 2012, the Buccaneers entered the Bison’s home field with assurance. They … [Read more…]
For my 45th birthday my family surprised me with an extremely unusual gift. They presented me with a certificate for a tandem sky dive. After the initial shock and wondering if they were trying to get rid of me, I have to admit I was thoroughly excited. I’m a wee bit of an adrenaline junky … [Read more…]
The Radio Flyer Tot Scooter comes equipped with flashing/clicking blinkers. Included features in this crafty-tot-vehicle include recorded tunes and sounds, a horn, flashing/clicking blinkers and, a secret storage unit under the seat. Of all the exciting features on this mobile toy machine, brakes are not included. Our three-year old grandson loves to pedal his way … [Read more…]
I was so afraid to let go. I was afraid I would lose my edge, lose my drive, and my purpose. I feared I would be “missing out” on the exciting part of life. I didn’t want to hear that things were still happening and I wasn’t a part of it all. I knew, however, … [Read more…]
Have you ever wrestled with the question, what is faith? Or what does faith look like? Those questions are sometimes hard to wrap our minds around, yet essential to our walk with Christ. We are called to “walk by faith and not by sight,” but how in the world do you accomplish that? Hebrews 11:1 … [Read more…]
The event Momentum 2013 is in the books but my, oh my how momentum from the event continues! We have heard from so many of how God spoke to them. And if that is not enough, could we celebrate the 22 decisions made? Twelve women decided to follow Christ for the first time and ten … [Read more…]
Every morning we have a choice. Fear God or fear the world. And every day at some point I seem to choose to fear the world. I allow worry to overtake my confidence and selfishness to take the place of God on the throne of my heart. Yet we serve a faithful, loving, ever-present and … [Read more…]
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