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Think things are upside down these days?The boxes get smaller, but the prices are higher!The promise is to make things easier, but it’s just so complicated to get there!The days get MORE filled, but the 24 hour period stays the same! How can we figure out which end is up this Christmas?!!?REST in Isaiah 11Continue reading “Upside Down”

When was the last time you hung out with a 2 year old who questioned (and talked about) everything you did?Who wondered about (and touched!) every Christmas decoration you have?And was concerned about why there are so many bizarre characters (like The Grinch and Santa) associated with “The Jesus Story”? I challenge you to think aboutContinue reading “Christmas Challenge”

You probably don’t know too many people in prison, but you probably know a LOT of people living in bondage.  Debt, addiction, loneliness, selfishness, etc.  Many things compete for our time and attention.  And many things sneak in to our schedules unannounced and rob us of God’s best. Maybe on your Christmas list this yearContinue reading “Bondage”

When the printer actually works!Or a close parking spot opens up just in time!Or there is exactly 1 cup of coffee left in the pot! Unexpected pleasantries….what if we learn to expect the unexpected?Open our eyes and our minds to seek out God’s blessings!Let’s get a good list going!What unexpected pleasantry did you experience today?Continue reading “Unexpected Pleasantries”

What is your DNA?I’m not a scientist, so I’m not talking about your biological genetics.I’m just wondering who you are:What is important to you?What makes you tick?What makes you sick?What are absolute non-negotiables? Sometimes it takes tragedy or major change to shake us up and wake us up to realize what is most important inContinue reading “DNA”

Springtime weather but Fall on the calendar!?!Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away….and yet Countdown to Christmas is on Hallmark already!  Next thing you know we’ll be talking about tax season and Easter! It’s hard to keep track of the seasons!How do we navigate it all?One day at a time.One moment at a time. Whatever mountain youContinue reading “Seasons”

A day that forever will be etched in my heart. Almost 7 years ago my precious nephew, Trey, beat cancer by entering Heaven!  He is dancing with Jesus now and living his life to the absolute fullest! Surgeries, treatments, emergency rooms and medicine all fade away in the light of eternity….for Trey.  The memories are stillContinue reading “11-5-14”

I would MUCH rather play a game of Scrabble than a game of Risk! Political conflict and conquest are not my idea of a fun family event! Yet – Jesus lived a life of risk.He is the greatest military hero/KING ever!He desires absolute allegiance in His army!He considers owning the territory of your heart a great victory!AndContinue reading “Scrabble”

Do you know what you want?My granddaughter does!  🙂 As most almost-one-year olds, my granddaughter isn’t speaking full sentences yet.  She also can’t reach to get whatever she wants.  So she figured out a way to have her goals met. Thirsty?  Point to the sippy cupSleepy?  Point upstairs for bedLonely?  Point to her Granny (me!)Continue reading “The Point”

A nurse without a patientA food server without a guestA home builder without a clientAnd a catcher without a pitcher We need each otherWe build each other upChallenge each otherEven compete with each other “Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17We probably don’t know what it’s like to work with dull iron,Continue reading “Don’t Be Dull”