Category Archives: Hope for the hopeless
LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER!
I am beginning to lose my hearing. I guess it goes along with growing older, but my doctor said that many times, especially if we work with children, our hearing can be injured by listening to so many little voices … 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
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
Falling Short
The mom who expects her child rearing to be flawless – the dad who struggles to make a decent salary – the teen who tries to fit in – the grandma who has tried every wrinkle cream in the book … Continue reading
Alpha and Omega
You’re always there to pick me up when others pass me by. You always open up your arms and hear my mournful cry. You watch me as I sleep each night, you guard my very soul. You guard my steps, … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS!
I come in deep humility in hopes that you will set me free. I pray that you forgive my sin and save me from the hurt within. I know that you have died for me. You gave your life to … Continue reading
I’M SORRY!
We are all sinners. We have proven that in our daily walk. Even when our intentions are good, our inmost being is being tempted by the father of lies. The devil is eager to eat us up. Sounds pretty hopeless? … Continue reading
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
I am very impatient as I think most of us are – especially living in a world full of instant communication, fast food, and getting answers to our questions immediately. We have become a society of people who want everything NOW! … Continue reading
DO OUR PRAYERS MATTER?
I’ll pray for you. We’ll keep you in our prayers. I know God will answer prayer. These are words we use to help others be uplifted, overcome suffering or loss and give them comfort, but do our words make a … Continue reading
SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY
I have a tendency to think I know it all now that I’m in my seventies, but I learn something new every day. Today I learned that a frog will remain alive if frozen over the winter months. Their tiny … Continue reading
BE PATIENT IN SUFFERING
In Romans 12:12 God tells us to be patient in our suffering. This seems like a lot to ask, but when we think of what our Jesus had to go through it really isn’t. Our suffering here is nothing compared … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD
You may be a victim of domestic violence. You might hold some deep dark secret that would condemn you if the world knew about it. You may be in the throes of addiction. Why on earth would you thank God? … Continue reading
SPECIAL TIME WITH SOMEONE SPECIAL
There is something amazing about being a grandparent. It doesn’t only have to do with pride and a feeling of accomplishment, but is almost like having a second chance at motherhood. My grand daughter and I had a special time this weekend. … Continue reading
DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?
Think of what it was like in the 16th century, before the printing press was invented. Folks had to rely on word of mouth for their information and by the time they got it, it was so muddled, it was … Continue reading
LOOK AHEAD!
I’ve come to the end busy week in my world. It started with my final week of coaching almost 90 kids in the fine art of public speaking. It has been fun watching them develop their skills and to hear … Continue reading
OH HOLY SPIRIT – LIGHT DIVINE
There’s much to be said for having enthusiasm and boldness in sharing God’s Word, but sometimes that excitement can be misinterpreted – sometimes we forget who is really responsible for changing hearts and bringing unbelievers to Christ. He gave … Continue reading
GOOD or EVIL
Many of you are probably too young to remember the Looney Tune characters Tweety and Sylvester. Tweety was a caged canary and Sylvester a hungry cat. Each time the cat would approach the cage, he had a battle with … Continue reading
WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY?
We all have a certain amount of drama in our lives. Many have more than most. Some lead rather normal lives and some never experience anything dramatic at all. When you think about it, everything in our lives has some … Continue reading
MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
I can’t help wondering how my guardian angel is doing. I’ve lived for over seventy years and given that angel a run for his money. I’m convinced he earns his wings over and over every day. I imagine him to look pretty … Continue reading
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