As the daughter of a career naval officer, I grew up around Navy bases. I also grew up in a church-going Christian family. So honoring God and country was part of who I was. It’s
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Strength Found in Another’s Presence
Strength can be found in difficult times when we are assured of another’s presence, wouldn’t you agree? As a child, just knowing a trusted adult is within hollering distance, often was enough to take care
Read moreFamily. How Do You Define it?
Look around. It might surprise you how God can use you as a fill-in family member to someone who desperately needs one.
Read morePeace-Stealers
Peace. Is it just me, or do you find it increasingly difficult to actually feel peaceful in a world which constantly shouts everything except peace? I won’t enumerate the various threats to our peace. I’m
Read moreRespond With Gentleness
Possibly, if you are like me, the last thing you feel like doing when someone hurts you is respond with gentleness. Especially when we feel justified in responding in a way that will inflict as
Read moreLoving Prickly People
Perhaps you have heard them called irritating, sandpaper, or prickly people. They are those we come in contact with who are difficult to love. As Christ-followers, we know we are called to love unconditionally in
Read moreLack of a Sense of Direction
The summer before my son went into 9th grade the two of us took a trip to Australia and New Zealand with stops in Hawaii and Fiji. I’d always wanted to explore Down Under. I
Read moreWisdom As Wise As A Donkey
Donkeys may not appear wise in our eyes, but sometimes we humans lack wisdom as wise as a donkey. In many instances we look to our elders for wisdom. Their experience and knowledge base is vast.
Read moreMeasure Success
As I contemplate this month’s theme of celebrating success, I realize success comes in various shapes and sizes, and wonder how we measure success in our lives. Webster’s Dictionary defines success as favorable or desired outcome.
Read moreRenewal
Last month I mentioned the severe winter weather we experienced here in southeast Texas, and how destructive it was for our plants. Today I’d like to tell you about the renewal which came after the
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