Freedom is a universally sought-after commodity. Freedom to live and do as one pleases is high on the list of must haves. From the time we arrive on the scene as babes we look to our caregivers to have our needs met. We embrace them for what they provide and then seek to do what […]
As we come to the end of the time period known as 2015 we will notice reviews of the year. On a personal level we will replay many of the scenes that occurred during this season of our lives. Do you have clean hands? We will revisit victories and challenges that we have yet to […]
One way I express love to myself is through music. When that music helps me to give praise to God it is another way I connect with Him. My Christmas soul food does not add to my waistline nor does it create any dirty dishes. Music nurtures my soul. It soothes. It expresses emotions. It […]
When you think of Christmas time, what comes to mind? A song tells us ‘tis the season to be jolly. While some celebrate Christmas, others do not. Various customs and rituals are rehearsed at this time of year. As the debates about using the terms Christmas or Holiday gains new momentum, some are offended at […]
Put up your dukes, the battle is on so you may as well be prepared. The battle with our adversary goes on and on. Either we prepare to win by being ready or we prepare to lose due to lack of planning.
Although I have had a relationship with God for decades, over the past eleven or so months I have experienced God’s love in new ways. His mercy, His glory; more than I could ask or think. I give thanks. As the memories of the emotional and physical places I have traveled during this season in […]
“The good old days”, “going back down memory lane”, and “remember the time” are often used to point out that moving through time backwards has its rewards. We can benefit by taking a journey back in time. Remembering the good, more than the bad and the ugly is a set up for success. All of […]
What if we had a check engine light to indicate how we perform in our love walk the way a vehicle’s check engine light reveals vital information about the performance of a car’s inner workings? Having an indicator like a check engine light could reveal what we are doing and what we are not doing. […]
We routinely make choices. When our lives depend on making appropriate choices we are wise to direct diligent focus on that which we desire. If you have ever looked at your life asking the question, “How did I get here?” you have experienced the consequences of poor choices. Choice is the very essence of freewill. […]
Do you see the whole picture, or is something missing? What are you missing? Are you in a situation that is difficult for you to understand? Are you wondering why you are dealing with the same issue, over and over again? Are you at that point where you really don’t understand what it is all […]