We are the light of the world
May fireworks remind us all. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5:14) Happy 4th of July.
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Our only source of power
We can’t live a powerful life on our own. After Jesus died and rose again — proving that He had power over death and could provide eternal life — — He knew that we could not live the Christian life on our own strength. Any attempts to do what Jesus did or be who Jesus […]
Are our words like honey?
Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 Are our words kind? I intentionally try to live with a mouth that says kind words that are “sweet to the soul and healthy to the body.” Unkind words are defined today as negative words that are spoken indiscriminately, stem […]
What is your identity?
I attended training last week for my job. The facilitator started the day by asking us to introduce ourselves and share what identities we brought with us. As individuals first shared their names and work titles, the most common identities named included “Advocate” and “Educator.” I noticed that some people struggled with the question and […]
Crowns of Splendor
I think my recent preoccupation with senior citizens started a few weeks ago when I dropped my mom off at the airport after a visit and my eyes tracked her path from my car door to the cavernous airport entrance by keeping my eyes on her white hair. My heart was filled with gratitude that […]
Memorial Day Musings
As we enjoy a three-day weekend and picnics with family and friends, let’s take time to reflect on the somber reason for the holiday. Memorial Day – commemorates all men and women who have died in U.S. military service. Veterans Day – which celebrates the service of U.S. military veterans Armed Forces Day – honors […]
Are people able to trust us?
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? […]
How much is society influencing us?
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 […]
Where do your prayers go?
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 […]
Are we missing the lovely bits of life?
I had brunch with a friend last week on her birthday. We haven’t talked in years and it was lovely to catch up. Like me, she is a lover of words. She shared that during a New Year’s Eve service at her church in 2022, the message included the phrase “lovely bits” of life. She […]
