I saw an interview with the newly elected Speaker of the House Michael Johnson. He spoke about his “adopted” first son whose challenges, including skin color (he’s black), made it more difficult for him to grow up than for his second son who was white. He commented that every person has a different path in … Continue reading “Dance Like Nobody’s Watching”
Category: Perseverance
“Serving In A Company of Saints”
If I had to make a list of the “top five toughest cookies in the Bible”, I would certainly include St. Paul. Paul seemed to have had an answer for every situation; he never seemed to be at a loss. Even when he was experiencing great trials, he seemed to be on top of his … Continue reading “Serving In A Company of Saints”
“Never Just Get Along”
Many have heard of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. He was a “holy fireball” who died in 1925 at only 24 years of age. He once said: “To live without faith, without a heritage to defend, without battling constantly for truth, is not to live but to ‘get along’; we must never just ‘get along.” I guess … Continue reading “Never Just Get Along”
“God’s NO — As Good As His YES”
Let me ask you a question. As a parent have you ever been worn down by your kids ..... they keep asking and asking until you finally give in. Is the following scenario at all familiar to you? “Daddy, can I have a donut?" No, it’s too close to dinner…. "But daddy, I’m really hungry….." I said, … Continue reading “God’s NO — As Good As His YES”
Is Someone Trying To Tell Me Something?
You know, I tried really hard to accomplish that, but it just didn’t work out…maybe it’s not God’s will….. hmmmm.” Have you ever experienced things just not going your way, things just not falling into place? “ I’ve been trying to establish a routine of exercise for the last 77 years… getting into shape, dropping a … Continue reading Is Someone Trying To Tell Me Something?
“Stay Awake”
“Russian roulette is a dangerous game that involves a loaded firearm, typically a revolver with one chamber loaded with a live round, and the other chambers empty. Players take turns pulling the trigger while pointing the gun at their own head or another player's head, with the hope of avoiding the live round.” In truth, it’s a … Continue reading “Stay Awake”
“Serving Till The End”
I love the story of Joshua, a faithful follower of the Lord and a faithful lieutenant of Moses. He was a strong man of God who encouraged the Israelites to take the promised land despite the size and strength of the enemy: ”do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of … Continue reading “Serving Till The End”
“Ken”
It’s rare to know someone a short time and yet experience deep friendship. We may know people over a lifetime and experience deep friendship, but to experience deep friendship over a few months is not common. How does this happen….what is it that allows this to happen? I met a man a few months ago … Continue reading “Ken”
“Rich Soil Is Needed”
“Oh I’ve heard that before….. I know all about that”. What is it in me that switches to another station once I think I’ve heard something before. “Hey, I don’t want to waste my time going over that again.” Well that may not be a problem if the matter at hand is trivial, like a joke … Continue reading “Rich Soil Is Needed”
“The Works Of God Are All Of Them Good”
“Listen, my faithful children….. send up the sweet odor of your hymn of praise; bless the Lord for all he has done! Proclaim the greatness of his name, loudly sing his praises, with music on the harp and all stringed instruments; sing out with joy as you proclaim: The works of God are all of them good.”(Sir. … Continue reading “The Works Of God Are All Of Them Good”
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