Father, Sometimes I get frustrated, losing my cool when things don't go my way. Sometimes, I rush into a plan and don't take time to pray. Sometimes, I neglect to include You in all the events of my day. Sometimes, to the snares of the devil, that foe of old I fall prey. Please forgive. … Continue reading My Prayer

I once read the following sermon titles: "What on Earth are You Doing for Heaven's Sake?" and "What on Earth is Worth Going to Hell For?"  I did not hear or read the sermons but I think I can guess what the main ideas were. I am asking, "What on Earth is going on?" What is … Continue reading What on Earth?!?

Our word for last week was Self-Control. A lack of self-control is the beginning of our individual downfall. Not being n control of my desires and actions can destroy me, by relationships, and my family. This irresponsibility can and does destroy homes, churches, and negatively impacts nations. We need to get a grip on ourselves. I … Continue reading Taking Control

The Inspired writer says, "Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,  idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God." (Gal 5:19-21). … Continue reading What’s the Point?

Like most children there was a time I had to figure out how to learn directions.  This was long before GPS so we had to learn maps and compass directions. At some point the fact that the sun appears in the east and disappears to the west made sense to me.  I learned that the … Continue reading Relying on GPS

The three most important things in life are as he told me: Be kind Be kind Be kind Kindness. We live in a world of political and moral divide. In this day when news networks are divisive editorials and not really news reporting agencies, when relationships break, and families hurt we could use a little - … Continue reading I Could Be Kinder

The wise preacher says, ". . . there is nothing better than a man should rejoice in his work . . ." (Ecc 3:22). One of the lessons of Ecclesiastes is that we should enjoy life. Life is after all, all we have on this earth. A few verses earlier he says, "there is nothing … Continue reading Life – Enjoy It

I tried. I failed. I tried again. I failed again. I tried a third time, and this time - I failed. Maybe I should have quite while I was ahead. Yet my stubbornness prevailed and I did learn to jump rope. I did learn to ride a bike, I learned to say the alphabet backwards, … Continue reading Starting Over

Dear Friend, I just wanted to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you would want me to walk along with you too. So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered … Continue reading The Letter