I am sharing some thoughts about the concept, conflict, and cause of the private war being waged in our minds. Christmas time is no exception. Sometimes the war escalates. If you are willing, I want to take you on a sleigh ride through this seasonal struggle. War and Peace, written by Leo Tolstoy, is consideredContinue reading “CHRISTMAS WAR & PEACE”
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Christmas 2024
Christmas Love fills the mind with wonder yet surpasses my understanding. Its width, length, height. and depth exceed immeasurable, incomprehensible, and infinite. Christmas Peace offers forgiveness which leaves no blemish and no trace of my flaws, falls, and fails. Christmas Hope suffers long, endures much, and eagerly looks for the good in others. Christmas PrayersContinue reading “Christmas 2024”
JUST A CONTAINER
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS 2024 Singing O Holy NightWhen I thought of that manger cradleJust one of many trees planted by GodCut down and shaped by othersJust a container for food and water Just a dirty vesselWith no idea of any usefulness Just a containerPlaced by circumstances Surrounded by a loving couple UNTILThe Christ was placed insideContinue reading “JUST A CONTAINER”
YOUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS STORY
Do you have a family Christmas story? For some, the season is highlighted by family reunions. Others send a family Christmas letter or a social media snapshot which share the past year’s fun and facts. Those holiday letters filled with anecdotes or bragging can make you laugh or gag. One consistent denominator is every familyContinue reading “YOUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS STORY”
Parenting Advice (Please, No!)
I was sitting in my car eating lunch and catching up on some texts in the McDonalds’ parking lot. My reading was interrupted by loud arguments from a family exiting the fast-food restaurant. The mother and father were screaming at their crying little four-year-old girl. I discreetly rolled down my window so I could hearContinue reading “Parenting Advice (Please, No!)”
THE STEWARDSHIP OF SUFFERING
ALL OF LIFE IS A STEWARDSHIP. All of life is a gift from God to be lived in grateful honor to God and love to others. That certainly includes your talents, things, and time. It also includes your suffering, pain, and grief. I think we all would like more of the former and less ofContinue reading “THE STEWARDSHIP OF SUFFERING”
DO YOU NEED HOPE?
Do you need some hope today? Today marks a time of change and chaos. A different president will lead our country while almost half the people did not vote confidence in his/her leadership. In truth, much of the feelings will be marked by anger and angst. The state of our world feeds anxiety. Some seeContinue reading “DO YOU NEED HOPE?”
THE BIG LETDOWN
This is the anniversary week of one of the biggest letdowns in my life. Webster’s dictionary describes letdown as “disappointment, discouragement, unmet expectations.” Dr. Seuss wrote, “When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” Dr. Seuss alsoContinue reading “THE BIG LETDOWN”
THE KISS THAT ROCKED MY WORLD
It was so unexpected. I did not see it coming. I was not prepared for it. My reaction was one of shock, not pleasure. Uncle Fester kissed me. Right on the lips! Well, it was not really Uncle Fester from the Addams Family TV show. It was his doppelganger. His twin from another time andContinue reading “THE KISS THAT ROCKED MY WORLD”
The Pursuit of ‘Happyness’ (Revisited)
Thomas Jefferson and the Founding Fathers wrote in our country’s Declaration of Independence about our God-given rights “to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” That made me think about God’s promise of happiness to Adam and Eve and their pursuit of that happiness. The promise and pursuit are very similar to our situations. ThereContinue reading “The Pursuit of ‘Happyness’ (Revisited)”
LOVE FIRST...LOVE MOST 