"Let's Roll"
Originally posted September 11, 2011 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me (I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency). (Phil. 4:13 AMP) All these years after the horrendous attacks of 9/11/01, I can’t stop thinking about the words of Todd Beamer, an ordinary man whose extraordinary courage was expressed in some of his final words, words now familiar to millions
Faithful to be Fruitful
Originally posted July 6, 2010 "For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall...
Your Heart's Desires
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. ...
Don't Miss a Dance
( in honor of my brother Jeff, and in memory of his wife Larae) Years ago, on a ho-hum drive from some point-A to point-B, I saw...
Wisdom from the Wiper Blades
"For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace." Romans 6:14 ESV On a typical end-of-summer afternoon in North Florida, two things with wings can be seen in greater abundance: butterflies, and love bugs. I love butterflies. So graceful, such gentle creatures, intent for their entire weeklong lifespan on slurping nectar and making baby butterflies. For all their simple beauty, their symbolism is powerful, crossing barriers of language and
Raggedy People
“Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.” Deut 15:10 NLT One night last...
He Calls Me Naomi
"And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in...
Life According to Lottie
“She conducts her conversations with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is ever her concern.” Prov. 31:26 I've been thinking a lot...
"Been There, Done That"
"David said this about Him, ‘I can see the Lord before me all the time. He is at my right side so that I do not need to be troubled." ~...
Don't Just Sit...Surf!
“God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus He has created us for a life of good deeds, which He has already...
Who He Is
A few years ago, right when I seemed to have reached “cruising speed” in my writing, I was subjected to an attack of the Enemy that first...
What's in Your Wallet?
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."...
Backing Off the Butterfly
"Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge." – Proverbs 14:26 A little girl found a dull...
Walking Wounded
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, kill and destroy; but I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more...
The Pause that Refreshes
"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit." Ps. 51:12 Have you had some days when you’ve been so busy...
