“He (Christ) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and […]
“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” ~MICK JAGGER I. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN! My brother is a seminary graduate, a pastor, a former Navy Chaplain, and a disabled veteran. While serving in the Gulf War he experienced a severe back injury, leaving him […]
John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us” Oh, marvel of marvels, how could it be that the Darling of Heaven would condescend to step down into the mire of humanity? “We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only” Yes, we have seen Him ~ His Glory! […]
July 8, 2015 Dear Dad, Has it been four months now since you passed away? And ten years that Mother’s been gone? My goodness! How time is flying! And yet, how sadness lingers. Oh yes, I’m grieving. The finality of your leaving us has been a real blow to me. Grieving is such a mystery […]
This post was inspired by my delightful friend Camille Handley, who had a way of summing it all up with one phrase: “So this is what it is..” As co-workers Camille and I indulged in many philosophical conversations over the years. And rightfully so, because in our profession there was plenty of competition, stress, […]
“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called FAITHFUL AND TRUE…” Revelation 19:11 It was still dark and I was lying in bed, listening to worship music and communing with the Lord. There’s something wonderful about a dark room, because it shuts everything else out […]
“FALL has arrived. Behold the changing leaves and enjoy the crisp breeze. Let your eyes take in the bursts of color. Transformation is afoot and hope is in the air.” Anonymous It’s that time of year! That time of year when you step outdoors to bask in a crisp breeze that heightens your senses ~ […]
To Tim, my son: You are my firstborn, and you are my heart. You changed my life even before you were born. And before I ever saw you, God was already working out His perfect plan for you ~ my heavenly gift, my son~ my heart. When you were born, I loved you more than […]
Hello dear readers, Here’s a question: Whatever happened to personal INTEGRITY? Judging by what we see in our culture, we are suffering from a serious lack of this important character quality! Well, there are still many who follow moral and ethical principals, but they’re often scorned by our society for their faithfulness to their beliefs! […]
“One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 3:13 Without a doubt, my mom was a great mother and an exceptional role model, and I miss her […]