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There is Time
The shadows of time have crept slowly and insidiously into this old vessel. Sometimes in dreams I see mansions filled with treasures and beauty beyond belief – Streets lined with gold and abundance everywhere – no sorrow, no pain, no … Continue reading
Jesus Loves
The world is full of terrible frustrations. We find ourselves in painful situations. We often feel that life is wildly spinning. There is no answer and no winning. When hopes are dashed and dreams are smashed We struggle hard for … Continue reading
GOD BLESS OUR HEROES
“Saving Private Ryan,” dealt with the invasion of Normandy and visually shared the fear and anticipation of war. Young men huddled together, helmeted, bayonets fixed and a look of fear and terror written on their faces – sailing into certain … Continue reading
The Veteran
He set out young and full of hope. His heart was filled with pride. He left the ones who loved him most. Said ,”I love you,” to his bride. He felt the sting of discipline. He ran until he fell. … Continue reading
WINTRY BEAUTY
Sparkling facets of frost are scraped from our windshields so we can get a clear view of the road, but do we take time to really inspect the beauty of that frost? The tiny patterns etched into ice by the … Continue reading
FIRST SNOW
Psalm 146:16-17 He gives snow like wool; he scatters frost like ashes. He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs; who can stand before his cold? It seems a little early for snow, but then I guess it … Continue reading
End of Autumn
The once brilliant crimson and gilded leaves have all fallen. Only a few persistent “hanger-onners” cling to empty branches. The ominous grey clouds fill with crystals of ice and in no time the desolation will be covered with a blanket … Continue reading
I DON’T WANNA BE A PUPPET! i WANNA BE A REAL PERSON!
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Today our children cannot imagine a place where black people weren’t…
I DON’T WANNA BE A PUPPET! i WANNA BE A REAL PERSON!
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Today our children cannot imagine a place where black people weren’t allowed to use the same … Continue reading
OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE ….
Yesterday we attended a Veteran’s Day program at our church school. This has become an annual tradition for them and is extremely moving and inspirational. Words were said regarding the price paid for freedom and the pain suffered on our … Continue reading
My Prayer
Out of the depths of darkest hours, I come to You in prayer. I put away my selfish thoughts and ask that you be there – My words cannot express my needs, but I know you understand. With groans that … Continue reading
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
Burt Reynolds isn’t one of my favorite actors, but I do remember him in a movie called, “The End.” When things started spinning out of control for his character, he began a negotiation with God – promising to give a … Continue reading
THE END OR JUST THE BEGINNING?
OK, it’s over – all the hullabaloo and hip-hip hooray – all the millions of dollars wasted on political advertising – all the hidden agendas, the special interest groups, the futile attempts by those who would change the course of … Continue reading
Guilt
I’m met by guilt on every day. It sweeps my peace of mind away. It starts with little things at dawn – why did I go and sleep so long? My socks don’t match – my hair’s a mess. Did … Continue reading
NO MORE SIN – NO MORE GUILT
Why do we continue to feel guilt, knowing that we have been set free from all sin by the blood of Jesus? Why do we do things that are hurtful to others, even when we don’t realize we are? If … Continue reading
MY PRIVILEDGE – MY VOICE
My country has been changing, but her spirit never dies, Her people are the core of her, not all the evil lies. So many lives have gone before to hold her flag with pride. So many tears have long been … Continue reading
FALL BACK
What time will it be when I wake up today? I look at the clock and what does it say? The sky looks no different than yesterday. Confusion reigns in this old brain in me. I wake up at four and … Continue reading
COMMUNION OF SAINTS
What is a team without a leader? How does a corporation thrive without someone to guide it? What happens when everyone thinks they know better than the boss or there are too many cooks in the kitchen? Usually the result … Continue reading
THE WORLD IS A DARK PLACE
It’s Halloween and soon the streets will be filled with all sorts of little ghosts and goblins begging for candy. Chances are they have no great need for the treats, but they love this tradition of dressing up and having … Continue reading
DATELINE – OCTOBER 30, 1517
The man lay motionless in his bed, wondering if what he was about to do was even remotely logical. His mind had been plagued for years on thoughts of obtaining a place in heaven. He had pursued every possible way … Continue reading
