Category Archives: reflections
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness of night. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – Nothing. … Continue reading
The Sentries in our Back Yard.
Two ancient maple trees stand as sentinels on either side of our back yard. During winter their skeletal branches reach up to heaven. They look as though they’re entreating the God of creation to cover their nakedness with a blanket of protection … Continue reading
I’M SO TIRED!
There are times when our bodies just wear out. We get tired – physically as well as emotionally. The older I get, the more I realize that this weak, old carcass can’t do what it did twenty years ago. It’s … Continue reading
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US!
I came across this passage today and it made me think of how this life is so uncertain. We can share relationships and friendships – hardships and loss – joys and successes, but all those things are really only temporary. Someday … Continue reading
YIKES!
If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for us to need treatment for depression. Our world is in a terrible state. Our own country is in moral decline; the world is constantly … Continue reading
TO ALL DADS! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
There aren’t enough words to thank God for the gift of fathers. They have been established and fashioned by Him. God is the perfect example of what a father should be, but we often fall short of His expectations. Still He gives dads strength and wisdom … Continue reading
FUNNY FATHER’S DAY STUFF
I grew up in the years when Bill Cosby was launching his career into show business. I remember listening to his monologues on the stereo and laughing at all his quips about family and parenting. He had some amazing insights into what … Continue reading
No Sense in Violence
A life snuffed out in an act of senseless violence, Another tear is shed, there is no recompense, What makes a mind go so crazy, that all that’s real grows hazy? There seems to be a blindness to all the twisted minds … Continue reading
Webster describes trust as assured reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth of someone or something. In the acting classes I teach to children, we do an exercise to see exactly what that means. I have the children pair up and … Continue reading
WHAT A PERFECT FRIEND
There is nothing like a good friend to brighten your day. They can encourage you when you’ve failed, support you when you’re down, love you despite your imperfections and be willing to do anything for you. To be a good … Continue reading
I’M NOT PERFECT!
Sometimes I think I’m really losing it. For example, I will leave the room to get something only to completely forget what it was when I get there. Or I will hear something someone tells me and in a flash … Continue reading
I’LL PRAY FOR YOU!
When people ask me how I am, I usually don’t want to go into detail. I have a friend who when asked, “How are you?” always replies, “How long do you have?” As part of the body of Christ, however, … Continue reading
My prayer for your coming week.
Life can be but a mere whisper or it can be a consuming fire. The way we approach it will define who we are and where we’re going. If we go through life without any focus, If we don’t set … Continue reading
Where Did Spring Go?
Heavy droplets tumble to the ground in random spurts, They settle on receptive soil, thirsting for refreshment. Only a few weeks ago water seeped up from the earth And down from saturated clouds, Pushing new life forth in abundance. The … Continue reading
I DIDN’T MEAN TO SAY …
Someone once said, “Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time. You won’t have a leg to stand on.” There have been times when I’ve said something without thinking about the consequences of those words and how … Continue reading
SUMMER GOALS
Recently a math teacher in our area gave her students a choice. They could take their final exam, but they could opt out if they surrendered their cell phones. You would think this was a no brainer, but almost all … Continue reading
LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU!
“ Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.(Bill Cosby) I truly believe that God has a sense … Continue reading
The Great Physician
You never cease to hold me safely in Your hand. For everything my body does demand. You guide my steps, You hold me tight, You strengthen me with all your might. You lift me up from ever sinking sand. I … Continue reading
Words of Wisdom from Grandma to Grandson
You think that it’s all over. You’ve only just begun. Your accomplishments prove your value. Your faith has kept you strong. You’ve pondered o’er the last few years, where life will take you next. Your dreams will follow a different … Continue reading
THANK YOU, LORD!
When I feel alone and troubled by the cares of this world, I turn to you. When I think I can no longer endure the jabs and punches of life, I turn to you. When I’m tired and worn out … Continue reading
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