Tag Archives: God
SURPRISE!
Have you ever been totally surprised by something? You might be delighted, terrified, special, overcome, or even unworthy of such attention. Surprises can be fun when they’re encased in a special box – when they come from far across the country … Continue reading
IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS!
Americans will soon sit down to a sumptuous dinner and feast on foods served only on special occasions. As we fill our tummies with goodies, let’s try to focus on those who don’t have such bounty. Maybe you are faced … Continue reading
Ready
The time is drawing near. Our battle soon is done. Our world no longer here, but with God’s only Son. So let us now prepare for pastures green and calm. Lift up our hearts in cheer and hold us in … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS!
Most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in eleven days, but we’ll do so today. Being Wisconsin natives, we have done so for the past fifty years. In that state, the week of Thanksgiving is devoted to hunting – not turkeys, but the … Continue reading
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
There are moments when my confidence wanes – when fear gets in the way of the things that need to be said or done – when trepidation steps on my backbone – when My tongue gets tied into knots and words … Continue reading
YOU CAN DO THIS!
Today ten of my students will participate in a forensics meet with teams from other Christian schools in the area. Forensics is just a fancy word for public speaking. This is something I wish would have been available to me … Continue reading
GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE EXTRAORDINARY
Last night I watched a program on the history channel which appeared to discredit our founding fathers by exposing all the secrets they could possibly dig up. At first I thought I was watching an episode of TMZ, but this was … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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