Category Archives: Encouragemet
HAS AMERICA CHANGED SINCE 9/11?
We’re coming up on the 13th anniversary of one of the most horrific attacks on America within her borders. To many of us it was a day we will never forget. To some of us – it’s just a sad … Continue reading
OUR TIME OF GRACE
If Jesus defeated the devil, why is he still allowed to walk the earth? This is a question that many folks ask of us Christians. It’s a question we Christians often ask too, especially when we see the way our … Continue reading
NOTE TO TWEENS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
I’ve spent many years instructing young people and even though our world has drastically changed over the years – the basic fears, hopes, dreams and self-esteem of our kids hasn’t. When you go from child to teen you’re entering a … Continue reading
ANOTHER DAY OFF?
With almost 10% of the work force unemployed in our country, Labor Day is just another day off for many. We are a nation founded on hard work. Most of us enjoy working hard and gain great satisfaction from the … Continue reading
WHERE CAN WE GO TO HIDE?
The face of the world is becoming more and more hideous with time. It seems that lately the news is filled with injustice towards humanity – beheadings of children and mutilations of others. A day doesn’t go by when the headlines aren’t … Continue reading
WALLS
Walls are intended to keep something enclosed and safe. They can also be used as a barricade against an enemy. The muscles of the abdominal wall are designed to protect our internal organs. Walls separate one room from another creating … Continue reading
Thank you, Lord!
Thank you, Lord, for giving me breath and life and for your gift of the Holy Spirit which has been working within me since my baptism. Each day you provide all that I need for my physical and spiritual needs. … Continue reading
I’M CONFUSED – WAIT, MAYBE I’M NOT!
We have so many things in our lives which cause confusion. We try to decide which college to attend – who to marry – how many children to have – where to live – what our goals are. Everything can become … Continue reading
DELIVER US FROM EVIL
Someone once wisely said, “Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping Tom to install your window blinds.” Every day we hear about how our privacy is being invaded. The internet, the IRS and identity … Continue reading
IMAGINE
Have you ever looked at clouds and watched “them come to life right before your eyes? It’s something most of us do as children, but can still enjoy as we grow older. Last night as we were driving home, I … Continue reading
MY CONFIDENCE
If you knew me well, you would soon come to see that I don’t have a lot of confidence. I sometimes lose heart when things get tough – I often try to handle things myself with little success – … Continue reading
HOW TO OBTAIN WISDOM
It seems that man is always searching for wisdom. We try hard to obtain it – we struggle with obstacles that get in the way of it – we always fall short of achieving it. The first human beings fell … Continue reading
I’M NOT DEAD YET!
I’m of an age where most of my friends and myself are slowly falling apart. We lack the energy we had when we were only 20 years younger. Our faces show new lines and wrinkles each day. Our skin is losing … Continue reading
Funny Friday
This has been a week of disturbing news. It’s time for a little humor. I believe a good belly laugh can do wonders for a sagging spirit. We can’t let all this gloom and doom drag us down. My life … Continue reading
TEN REASONS WHY I BELIEVE IN GOD
Our world is full of skeptics. We tend to question everything. One of the first words out of our mouths is “why?” We want proof. We want evidence. We insist on facts. Faith is for sissys – right? We learn … Continue reading
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS PEACE?
It seems each day brings more and more news of wars and terrorism. Even in the safety of our homes we are exposed to an evil world of hatred and anger. It’s pretty hard to find any peace of mind when everything around … Continue reading
PRAY!
Why is it when we come in prayer We just don’t have the words to share? The struggles still continue on, Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fear That God’s too far away to … Continue reading
THANK YOU, LORD!
Isn’t it something how God refreshes us after we’ve been through some difficult times? We can go through life filled with disappointment – become discouraged when things don’t go our way – frustrated with the turmoil in the world – … Continue reading
IF I ONLY HAD THE NERVE!
We have been working with a group of youngsters all week, introducing them to the arts of music, art and drama. They have been immersed in activities which stretch their imagination; things they thought they could never do; and they’ve … Continue reading
INNER STRENGTH
The world has some specific ideas about what a woman should be. Over time that image has changed, largely due to the feminist movement. Don’t get me wrong. I think women have the right to earn the same as men … Continue reading
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