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Winter time is a great time to dust off the old puzzles and spend some peaceful time creating a masterpiece one piece at a time. Start with the edges.Then find the words.Then the big pictures.End with the same color background. Sort of like life:  One piece at a time God is crafting His masterpiece called YOU! Continue reading “Puzzles”

New car?  We all know how quickly a brand new car will depreciate….How about your new year?  How quickly has it depreciated?How are you doing with your resolutions? God’s not surprised by what is going on in your life.Everything is not out of control for Him. Don’t try to get out of everything around you.InviteContinue reading “Depreciation”

To have snow or not to have snow – that is the question/debate!  Winter weather is only 1 teeny tiny matter of opinion dividing us these days. Can we agree on some vital truths, though?  Love of others.  Community.  Brotherhood.  Compassion. A local family lost their entire home – and 3 members of their family – in aContinue reading “No Snow?!”

Every day!Everywhere!Its effects are in places you can’t even see! No, I am not talking about germs….I am talking about the effects of Christmas! Take a look around this week and next.  Notice how easy it is to make somebody’s day.  To make someone smile.  Consider all the thoughtfulness and joy that goes into getting ready andContinue reading “Watch Out!”

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”