I reached a milestone birthday this July. Instead of another party, I opted for something bigger… a trip to Branson, Missouri for a week to experience an item on my bucket list. So my husband and I hit the road on Monday afternoon and headed to the Sight and Sounds Theater to view the “David” production.
Read MoreA path for men and especially fathers exists… a path carved out for those willing to treke through it… a path totally different from any other path… a path with eyes not focused on investment strategies or bank accounts… a path not caught up with high profile status symbols… a path not self-centered… a path void of hypocrisy… a narrower path with far fewer travelers… the path that loves God and trusts God alone!
Read MoreOur fascination with super heroes points to our deep desire to be able to go beyond human abilities… especially mothers or women in general. We feel we must do it all.. be all for our husbands, children, grandchildren and other significant people in our lives. Asking for help signifies weakness. We slap on our “Superwoman or Supermom” title and put on the cape.
Read MoreAs Easter approaches, I often think of how Jesus felt anticipating His journey to the cross. He faced a cup He wanted to escape. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus wrestled in prayer that God would let it pass from Him. Matthew 26:39 says, “And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as Thou wilt.”
Read MoreSome of you may remember a song by the Stylistics titled “Break Up To Make Up.” The lyrics of this song explained the nature of the love relationship between this man and woman.
Read More“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” I received several comments on the impact of this phrase in my December Christmas blog. I felt the urge to open the New Year with this simple, but profound statement since a new year invites newness or changes.
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