“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 […]
This is the true story of Jingles. When my children were in grade school we lived in Western Canada ~ specifically Edmonton, Alberta ~ for a short time. We were on a beautiful grain farm outside the city limits. Because of our Canadian neighbor, our children were blessed to participate in Canadian Pony Club. Since […]
“……..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 […]
“Her love is like an island in life’s ocean, vast and wide~ A peaceful, quiet shelter from the wind, the rain, the tide. ‘Tis bound on the north by Hope, by Patience on the west, by tender Counsel on the south And on the east by Rest. Above it like a beacon light shine Faith, […]
His name was Orca. He was known by that name in secret circles ~ circles of men and women who moved in silence through the night, working for the good of mankind. He was a part of Scotland Yard, the C.I.A., Interpol. They all knew they could count on him when secret operations were […]
“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 […]
My goodness, Dad, your birthday is here! It’s hard to believe a year has passed! We had a great party for you last year, didn’t we? A beautiful cake, a great family gathering! I loved seeing Todd sit with you to reminisce for a while..And to have Norm and Kathy there was such a blessing! […]
It was a crisp sunny morning in East Texas, with a dewy sparkle on the ground and the promise of springtime in the air. You may remember my dear home health patient, Miss Millie, who lived near me and was therefore the first one I would see in the mornings. Well, Miss Hadie Pearl was […]
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” ~John Milton A moment in time will always live in my memory. It is one of my most cherished worship experiences ~ a transcendental moment when I had to simply stop to […]