“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped; but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bondservant, and being made in the likeness of men, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to […]
“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 […]
“……..And when you discover what you will be in your life, set out to do it as if God Almighty called you at this particular moment in history to do it. Don’t just set out to do a good job. Set out to do such a good job that the living, the dead or […]
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! […]
I’m grateful today for Singapore noodles! Best noodle dish ever invented, and our neighborhood restaurant is the best Chinese restaurant anywhere (just saying)! I’m eating leftover Singapore noodles for lunch today, and I’m practicing GRATITUDE!! WELL, HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE! Usually we visit my son and his family St. Louis, but this year the trip was […]
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, […]
Merry Christmas! What a joyous, happy time of the year! Have you seen the Christmas movie, “ELF?” It’s a perennial favorite at our house ~ featuring a happy-go-lucky, affectionate elf named Buddy. It’s about innocence, goodness, and Christmas cheer. It’s touching, heartwarming, and downright hilarious! Although Buddy is clearly not like the other elves, […]
“Writing is hard. Not as hard as not writing. A writer who writes, knows peace, lives connected to truth.” C.J.Ginger For several months I’ve suffered from a form of “writer’s block.” Disconnected. Unable to express the truths God has shared with me, stifled by my lack of confidence… But the truth is, I guess […]
“Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings.” Victor Hugo Romans 15:13. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit […]
“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 […]