Reminding Myself

I wrote this several years ago, but I still need to hear it now and then so maybe I’m not the only one. My devotion this morning was from Mark 10, Jesus’ response to the disciples turning away children. . Here is The Message version: “The people brought children to...

Pursuing Excellence

Do you remember your first job? I’ve had many in my life. I started working at 15 years old. I was paid, under the table, to work construction for a summer. Those who know me well will laugh at that image! I was barely 100 pounds when wet. I did small labor around the...

God Gives Good Gifts To Us

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!  (Matthew 7:11 NIV) The God of the Universe knows you better than anyone else, including yourself.  He is...

21 Days of Prayer

I am so excited to start the 21 days of prayer journey January 18th! We have so much to be thankful for as a church in 2015 but I am anticipating an even greater 2016! The Lord tells us “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on asking, and...

The Real Christmas Story

I’m going to start with a confession.  I don’t feel very Christmas’y… and I’m not really sure why.  I’ve been putting off writing this blog because the words have not come as easily as I hoped.  A Christmas blog should be easy…right?  I mean, Advent – peace, love,...