I attended an historic event in a prison last week. I was witness to something beautiful that I will never forget and was honored to be invited. Because I was in a prison, I had no phone with which to take pictures and no internet service to send pictures, even if I could. I came […]
Because of the miraculous signs Jesus did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many began to trust him. But Jesus didn’t trust them, because he knew all about people. No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person’s heart. (John 2:23-24) What does trusting people look like? […]
We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. (Psalm 78:4) I got to thinking recently about the “God stories” I have experienced and lived to tell. We all have them, but sometimes we can forget […]
I participated in a bible study this week and the “armor of God” was reviewed: Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of […]
I am a bit of a life hack junkie. I only follow family and a few other people on social media and rarely post, but I can be lured by life hacks! So far this year I have adopted a new way of cutting clementines, made my sweet potato casserole for Easter without peeling the […]
It’s a glorious day! Enjoy the account of the empty grave in Luke 24:1-12 (NLT). God reserved the discovery of the resurrection for women. 1But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. I […]
As we spend the next week getting ready for Easter, let’s remember why Easter is so special. If Jesus hadn’t risen from the dead… We would not know that life after death was possible. Jesus certainly told people about the promise of eternal life, but without the resurrection, He would not have demonstrated He had […]
I wore my favorite work shoes and pants this Thursday. Best shoes. Best pants. I was ready to go. They are wearing out. Though both still look great, each is showing some wear-and-tear. I have tried on several occasions to re-purchase them. I have searched on Google using the exact brand and style name of […]
In Intercultural Communication courses, continuums are taught. One continuum is individualistic versus collectivistic. In its extreme, an individualistic culture has the reputation of being filled with individuals that share this attitude: “As long as I am doing okay, that is all that matters.” In its extreme, a collectivistic culture reflects: “A decision can’t be made […]
For the past few weeks, I have been leaving work most days and driving to a hospital to spend time with a loved one. Thankfully, those hospital stays ended Friday, but I want to tell you about an element of hospital life that was very meaningful to me. The family member I was visiting kept […]
