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Do you dread them? Do you cringe and get angry every time you approach a bump in the road?  Or do you take a deep breath and enjoy the ride? Life has a lot of speed bumps and potholes. Sometimes a LOT more than others. Is God surprised? No He is not. Will the roadContinue reading “Speed Bumps and Potholes”

What are you raising these days…. Children?Chickens?Tomatoes?Awareness? We experience so much pressure in our culture to keep raising the bar…efficiency, productivity, fortune, assets, etc.  What does God call us to raise? A dear senior saint works at our church.  You can often hear the faint melody as Mr. Frank comes down the hall.  “Raise a Hallelujah”Continue reading “Raising…”

Oh, the gift of time!  Precious moments captured!  Memories sealed for a lifetime! Did you ever have one of those moments – one of those experiences you juuuuuuuust knew was a priceless gift? Our amazing son was married a few weeks ago to his wonderful, beautiful wife!  The day was so special!  Yes, the bride!  AndContinue reading “Time”

Well, the rains have come – and gone! – so now is the time to pull weeds!  The ground is so soft, the roots should come right out…..unless…..the plant is firmly rooted and established.  Maybe the dandelions have lived in your yard for a few years.  Maybe your fertilizer has fortified both the good grassContinue reading “Rooted”

I wonder how you felt when you read that announcement: It’s Official!   Your graduation is official!?  New home!?  Engagement!? How do you celebrate God’s goodness?  Do you shout, “It’s Official!” but the silence around you is deafening?  Do you jump up and down in front of a mirror? Of course not!  You grab a loved oneContinue reading “It’s Official!”

My brother shared an important thought with us today….this the day our mom passed away 2 years ago.  (How can it be 2 years already?!?) Are you running your life or is your life running you? If you are in the fog of newlywed or post partum or empty nest, that’s a tough question toContinue reading “Running?”

My nephew, Trey, was the love of everyone’s life.  He was silly, fun, lovable, funny, (a tiny bit naughty!), charming, etc. everywhere he went.  We miss Trey every day, but yesterday was his birthday, so we think of his life even more.  We remember Trey for who he was.  We thank God for the gift ofContinue reading “Lovable”

When this fast paced world swirls all around us, it is easy to get lost, stuck in rut.  Negativity ruminates.  Poor choices abound.  Hope seems lost. Where can we turn?  Social Media?  Ummmm…probably not.  Overindulging in whatever guilty pleasure numbs your temporary pain?  Nope.   What if we venture out in faith, taking even a 1Continue reading “Get Out!”

“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”  Luke 2:19 Sometimes we wonder what was going through Mary’s head and heart right after Jesus was born.  Without social media or even a phone, how did she tell her family?  How did she let everyone know she and Jesus were healthy?  HowContinue reading “Mary – I Get It!”

Can we just pause for a minute and relive the glories of Easter Sunday!?  The praise and the celebration of the sacrificial love of God in Jesus goes by too quickly!  But school and work beckon, Easter eggs neeeeeed to be put away, grass now needs to be cut, and much, much more! Easter Sunday had itsContinue reading “Easter Tuesday!”