Just like a club sandwich requires all the ingredients to be complete, your life needs challenges along with the favor to be whole. So even when your situation seems dire, there’s reason to celebrate. Remember.… Read More »I’ll Have the Joy and Sadness Combo
Not the song. Your need. If you’re feeling down, feeling guilty about it, and now feeling worse, just know that’s the enemy’s goal. He loves to see you down. Depression begets depression. We get bummed… Read More »Emotional Rescue
You’ve heard it before. Listen to Jesus. “The still small voice.” The Holy Spirit. But it’s easier said than done. Your mind wanders. Your head fills with preconceived ideas, past experiences, maybe what you want… Read More »Listen to What the Man Says
You’ve filled your calendar. There’s very little breathing room. It’s all good things, but you’re maxed out. You’re depleted. Stop. In the name of love. God loves you and wants the best for you.… Read More »I Love the Way You Hold Me.
She doesn’t mind me saying it. She’s owning it. She’s earned it. She’s living a life worthy of celebrating! Especially by me. I’ve had a front row seat for two thirds of it. She’s steady,… Read More »Lois is 70!
How’s yours? However it is, it’s limited. Both in quality and quantity. So much is out of our control. Take what is under your control and make the most of it. Yeah, enjoy the moment.
First world problem of the week: The chipless card. We got a new checking account. We have temporary cards. They have no chip. They’re chipless. I’m clueless. Now when we pay for gas, we have… Read More »Chipless and Clueless
It falls under the category of “auto-speak.” Meaningless words spoken by reflex. Made famous by “And um,” and “Y’ know,” the habitual phrase, “Does that make sense” is used in various forms, including, ““You know… Read More »Does That Make Sense?
We love to call out haters. “Don’t hate.” “Haters gonna hate.” And my favorite, “Jesus didn’t teach hate.” Nobody thinks they hate. It’s always someone else. One person’s opinion is another person’s “hate.” Even… Read More »Love the Haters
I stopped to get gas this morning in a torrential downpour. Thunder, lightning, the whole show. A bolt of lightning hit dangerously close. The kind where you see the light and hear the crack simultaneously.… Read More »Are We Okay?