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“Thou shalt not covet”. Did you learn that Commandment as a child? Do you remember how serious it seemed…..even if you really didn’t understand what it meant to “covet”? (I just knew I should NEVER EVER take what belonged to Linda and her family…or else!) What if that verse isn’t about your neighbor, but aboutContinue reading “Grateful Contentment”

A team that is scattered rarely wins.Unraked leaves subject themselves to gusty winds.Comparison and competition vie for our attention. Time Out!  Let’s Bring It In and reset our hearts and minds before the busyness of the holidays.   Dig in to your Bible, sing very out loud to some great worship music or find a good serve orContinue reading “Bring It In”

How do you view your life?Your budget?Your calendar?Your personality?Your past?Your present?Your future? Do you use your personal point of view?  The world’s point of view?  Or God’s point of view? In every decision, conversation and thought let’s remember to praise God with our lives! “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”  I Chronicles 16:11

Well, today it is official! The holiday season is upon us!  Ready or not – here it is!  Can you believe that 54 days ago it was Labor Day weekend – and just 54 days from today it will be Christmas weekend? What are we to do with the time God has given to us? WeContinue reading “Endure or Redeem”

I recently heard a message on God’s grace and mighty power.God’s grace.Mighty power.Simple phrases….DEEP implications.  I can dwell on these 2 phrases for days/weeks/months and yet never fully comprehend God’s incredible provision available to each one of us! What verse has God used lately to capture your thoughts and your heart? “By God’s grace and mighty power,Continue reading “Simple? Message”

Pumpkin prices seem to be pretty reasonable this season:Big pumpkinsTiny pumpkinsHuge pumpkinsEven white pumpkins But if you want a bumpy pumpkin with warts, it will cost you more! I smiled as I walked past a pumpkin display and realized the Biblical lesson found here.  You see, cut any of those pumpkins/gourds open and inside youContinue reading “Warts”

Have you realized it yet?!?Allllll those math lessons really truly ARE important!Long division, three digit multiplication, even fractions!But one of the most important functions we need is to “carry the one”. Those of us who learned old Math remember that when you add 27 plus 89 you think to yourself, “Seven plus nine is sixteen.  Write downContinue reading “Carry the One”

Swimming poolLakeHot tubThe beachA water park Are you with me? What about this lineup:FloodsStormsDrizzleDownpours Not a fan?What’s the difference? Choice.Control. Perspective is a powerful tool. Hang up your towel, dive deep in to God’s will and be immersed into His good plan! “Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in whatContinue reading “Water Water Everywhere”

I hang out with a lot of preschoolers these days and I love it!  I love their unending joy and zeal for life – and dinosaurs – and baby dolls – and snack!  Their impulsivity, however, often results in their caregivers reminding them to slow and down and use their words.  Don’t grab or whineContinue reading “Use Your Words…or Don’t”

Slightly green?Only yellow?Or brown spots? You want to shake up your friendship?  Have a conversation about the perfect banana!  HA!  It may sound silly, but our expectations and preferences can have a strong influence.  Influence on our relationships and influence even within ourselves.  Our contentment. You see, if we will ONLY eat a banana that is the perfectContinue reading “Bananas”