Power in a Name
Guess I’m getting personal today; but here’s my question–What are you wearing? What kind of clothing did you put on today? Probably something to keep you warm in this bitter cold weather (at least here in western New York)! Actually…
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Needed–A Change of Mind
Have you found yourself saying lately, “What are you trying to do, Lord? Our world is falling apart! Calm my fears, Lord.” These are times when many of us find ourselves full of questions and wonders, along with fear. There’s…
Draw From the Well
When I was a child growing up on my father’s farm; for years we didn’t have running water (imagine that!). My dad would draw water from our well and bring in a bucket of fresh, cold water for us to…
Come Walk with Me on the Water
The familiar story of Jesus walking on the water is found in Matt. 14:22-33. I’m still amazed at Peter’s request for Jesus to bid him come and walk on the water. Of course, we know what happened. We wouldn’t literally…
Don’t Be Cast Down!
The sunshine was such a welcome sight Saturday morning after so many dark, cloudy days. It brought to my mind something my oldest grandson, Shane, (who has down syndrome) used to love to say to me—“Sunshine on my shoulder makes…
When the Decorations Come Down
I always take my Christmas decorations down on New Years Day. It’s a chore I don’t like doing; getting the ornaments, etc. back in their right box and packing the totes–never seeming to get them packed in the same way.…
My Christmas Rose
I’ve had a mini rose bush in a corner as I go out my back door for several years. I can hardly believe it is still blooming even after all the cold and the snow. I call it, “My Christmas…
Not Another Disappointment!
Has anyone had a disappointment this week? Probably if we were honest with ourselves, we all would have to say, “Yes.” But how did you handle it? That’s the big question. Did it devastate you or did you work through…