There is no constant in this life we live. People come into our lives and leave by choice or by death. Things we buy get broken or lost. This body we inhabit is aging and decaying. Things are always changing. But… God doesn’t. He never, ever changes. And He never, ever will! Think about that… Continue reading God Doesn’t
Guilty
How many times have you been innocent but proclaimed guilty by association? Maybe you stood accused and were guilty? When we do wrong things, we can ask for forgiveness and receive it. We know we’re forgiven, and we try to move on, but unfortunately, there can be reminders. Some of the reminders come from people… Continue reading Guilty
The Air I Breathe
One Sunday after worship, I was in the restroom before class time. There was a young mother in there crying. Being new to this congregation, I didn’t know her. I asked if she was okay, and she said yes as she wiped her eyes. I told her I cry a lot too. So much so… Continue reading The Air I Breathe
Superstitions
I grew up in a somewhat superstitious household. I can remember my mother throwing salt if any spilt or sitting down if she forgot something and had to go back in the house. Today is Friday the 13th and a full moon. I’ve seen posts on Facebook about it, and I guess some people might… Continue reading Superstitions
Impact
When I was growing up, as the youngest of 4 children, I often was the tag-along. Whether I or they wanted me to or not, I often had to go with my siblings to things like sports practice and games. Looking back, those times made a huge impact on my life. Watching my oldest sister… Continue reading Impact
Know and Known
Do you know? I mean really, really know? Do you really know God? Do you spend time with Him? That is, after all, how we get to know someone. Does He know you? Yes, of course. But the real question may be, do you want Him to know you? He knows you, really knows you,… Continue reading Know and Known
Remind Me
Do you know who you are? Or maybe the question should be, do you know whose you are? On Sunday morning our minister, Randy Owens, has been preaching a series on identity. It has really made me think about who I am, who I think people think I am, and who God knows I am.… Continue reading Remind Me
Dead
There are many terms and phrases people use when someone has died. We say that person has/is passed away, deceased, at peace, departed this life, lost the battle, etc. Even Jesus used the phrase he is only sleeping. We don’t like to use the word dead. I’d be remiss if I didn’t blog about a… Continue reading Dead
Abuse
Yesterday, I was sitting next to a car at a red light and heard a man yelling at the woman who was driving. When I looked over, she was just staring straight ahead waiting for the light to change. She looked sorrowful, downtrodden, and heartbroken. If you’ve never had someone close to you being abused,… Continue reading Abuse
Stiff-Necked
Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck? I suppose most of us have at one time or another. It is painful, and for a lot of the day, we cannot move our heads very much. When I have a crick, I try to work out the soreness and stiffness by stretching… Continue reading Stiff-Necked