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Even after all I have done, God still smiles at me? Take a little journey through Zephaniah 3 in this intriguing summer series:Season Opener – Judgment:Woe to the rebellious! Roaring lions, evening wolves, unprincipled treacherous people, profanity and violence! Next episode – More Bad News:Unrepentance, destruction, demolition and desertion!Wrath, anger and fire! And the beautiful sequel –Continue reading “God Smiles”

Ahhhh….summertime at the lake! Sailboats, kayaks and motorboats guiding their participants in rest and fun! Until….a storm rolls in! Panic hits! People and life jackets and picnic baskets go flying! And then a Man on one of the boats stands up and tells the wind and the waves to “Be still!”  And there was aContinue reading “The Other Boats”

As the FIFA World Cup final games approach, I can’t help but think of the huge celebrations that are to come!I also consider a teenager receiving the quiet nod of an examiner affirming a new driver’s license!And I give great honor to those who ring the bell after their final treatment at the hospital. What aContinue reading “Celebrations”

Vacations or staycations – it doesn’t matter. Time off is time off. And yet – no trip to the beach or the mountains or the museum will EVER take the place of resting in the Lord. Reading His Word and silencing the world. Seeking God’s peace that passes understanding. So put down the weather app and breatheContinue reading “Vacations”

When was the last time you used the word Abundant? There was an abundant number of french fries in my cup…? The abundant number of people at the pool made it difficult to swim laps…? The fireworks will be abundant this weekend….?  Not a typical vocabulary word for most.Well, on June 8, 2026 I couldn’t stopContinue reading “Abundant”

Do a quick search of the names of amusement parks. The theme of many is Adventure, but the theme of the BIG ones is Kingdom. This is eye opening to me. Yes, I am all for Adventure! Fun! Excitement! Joy! To the point of exhaustion! But Kingdom? This begins a slippery slope right down to myContinue reading “Adventure or Kingdom?”

Is it just me? Or do we all Add to Cart and click “Place Your Order” with every intent to return the product if something isn’t right? Is that your shopping safety net? The only risk is what method of return will be chosen for us!  No box, no label? No problem!Box and label? ButContinue reading “No Return Policy”

Life can be very overwhelming! How do we navigate the highs and the lows? Where do we find the strength to persevere and hold on to faith in our good and mighty God? Do we fold like a rag doll or go down with a fight? Make a choice. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,Continue reading “Choices”

Yes! May the goodness of God and His abundant grace be yours today!  How do you receive such a gift? Just like that: It’s a gift. Open your hands and your heart and receive it! God is good! God is generous! And God is gracious! Taste and See! “I will bless the Lord at all times;His praiseContinue reading “Goodness Gracious!”

Have you ever heard a lost lamb? One who cannot find its mom? It is LOUD! And incessant! Never ending bleating. If the lamb is truly lost it is a very frightening sound. Well, on our Funny Farm last week we had our adult sheep sheared. Right in the middle of the heat wave, theContinue reading “Lost Lambs”