Easter Reflection

This true story is a metaphor also. It is a re-post from last year.  Easter is always a good time to reflect on our faith.  Hope this helps... Matthew's Vest The knot in my stomach would not go away.  Every time I thought about it, the pain only got worse. Maybe I could try to... Continue Reading →

A Christmas Prayer

This is a prayer written by Max Lucado.  It is a Christmas prayer, likely written in response to the recent Connecticut school shootings.  The picture of children praying is from a Norman Rockwell plate. Dear Jesus, It's a good thing you were born at night. This world sure seems dark. I have a good eye... Continue Reading →

5 Great Gifts

Do you know what the average person spent on Black Friday weekend?  The National Retail Federation estimates 247 million shoppers visited online and bricks-and-mortar stores during the long weekend, spending an average of $423 each for a total of $59.1 billion! How long do you think those purchases will last? Toys--last maybe 30 days; clothes--one season; electronic... Continue Reading →

Matthew’s Vest

The knot in my stomach would not go away.  Every time I thought about it, the pain only got worse. Maybe I could try to forget it.  But how could I forget?  It was a priceless and irreplaceable gift.  It was Matthew’s sheriff vest that Nanny made from Papa’s deer skin.  He had worn it... Continue Reading →

Decision #4 Trust the Lord Completely (Surrender)

A final decision to develop a better relationship with God from Swindoll’s book, “Intimacy with the Almighty" is to trust the Lord completely;  this requires practicing the discipline of surrender. Surrender. Not an easy word.  Less easy to do!  Most often we have to get to the end of our rope or run out of better options... Continue Reading →

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