https://youtu.be/w_gCSJI6DKM Daniel (my husband) and I, as well as four other family members just returned this week from an Alaskan cruise. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time! Especially right now, while some circumstances in our life seem turned upside down. The Mountains Bring Peace Daniel and I took SO... Continue Reading →
All Things Are New
When the Stars Burn Down by Philips, Craig and Dean We are finally in the last two chapters of Revelation! This has been quite a study and a learning experience, hasn't it? When I began studying John's Revelation, I thought that I would see all of these end time events. I have seen events, but... Continue Reading →
Stand Up If You Love God And Country
In the Bible, specifically in Ephesians 6, Paul tells us to "put on the whole armor of God, so that we may be able to stand, or withstand, against the schemes of the devil. Do we as Christians, realize that what is going on around us so much, is the devil scheming? Can you see... Continue Reading →
Pour Into Lives-The Recipe For Success In A Church
I wonder sometimes, how much we think about our purpose in the church that we are part of in our community. My perspective has changed over the years. As I grow older, I have seen a lot happen that brings me to the conclusions that I now have. Do you attend church for what you... Continue Reading →
Six Examples That Demonstrate Low Empathy
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the needs of another. In recent events in our country and even around the world, I see six examples that demonstrate low empathy. Our government should be an example to us, however the only example I see right now is a bad example, not a... Continue Reading →
SEE Through!
This week I heard that "President Biden will commit to transparency at the border when his "plan" takes root". We need transparency that allows us to See through the rhetoric and address the awful truth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNvcrc6BODQ I however don't see that true transparency takes place just at a certain time or event. It is a... Continue Reading →
The Great Offense
Forgiveness - Matthew West Everyday there is a new cancel culture offense, it seems. Last week we heard on the news about Teen Vogue Editor Alexi McCammond. The week before we heard about people offended by Dr Seuss books! The news is constantly reporting another cancellation of another person or company due to their position... Continue Reading →
Calm in the Chaos – Choose A Silent Night!
I Need a Silent Night - Amy Grant "Keep going" seemed to be the theme of our family's life for many years. We didn't stop! This year for Christmas and as we begin 2021, we choose a silent night! He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;Psalm 46:10 Life Theme In the Past... Continue Reading →
A Real Friend: Unfriending Facebook
Critical Decisions About A Real Friend I have made some important decisions lately. Last night, I was thinking about what a real friend is and the value of keeping my Facebook account. As I considered my values, I realized that Facebook and social media in general has so cheapened the concept of a real friend.... Continue Reading →
The Struggle-Is It Worth It?
I Still Believe by Jeremy Camp I see so many around me hurt right now. They hurt for many reasons. I hurt just watching people deal with current events. People, so many, are getting sick. They are getting sick and dying in record numbers. We started hearing about the Corona Virus back in December. Wuhan,... Continue Reading →