Kiera's day begins long before the sun comes up. Mother will gather a few eggs, brother will milk the goat, but the family will need water before breakfast. They will need water to wash their hands and faces, water to rinse the dishes, and water to drink during the hot, hot day. It is her … Continue reading A Cup of Cold Water

I don't know you, I only saw you this morning, but I owe you an apology. You may never even read this, still I apologize. I am sorry. This morning, I left the house early to run an errand to pick up a few things we needed around the house. A quick pre-study trip to … Continue reading The Apology

This morning I stepped out of my car and dodged puddles and rain drops from my parking spot into the Post Office in Tuscaloosa. Shaking off the rain, I recalled an event from nearly 11 years ago - March 31, 2009 to be precise. It was raining that day, much like today. We were living … Continue reading Rain Falls on Everyone

Her work does not allow her nor does her schedule allow her to spend time on social media during the day. She gets time late in the day - well after 6:00 pm to finally see what friends and family are up to and what the latest news, trend, and happenings are. That is why … Continue reading Thinking CIA

All the soldiers were ashore, they gathered all their gear - helmets, swords, shields, guns, food supplies, and gun powder. One last look at their ships anchored off the shore in the Gulf of Mexico. It is late April 1519 and what Don Hernan Cortes' men see is their ships ablaze. Cortes has had the … Continue reading Burning the Ships

Pliny the Younger (A. D. 100) claimed, “Example, the surest method of instruction.” Pope John XXIII observed in 1940, “Words move, but examples draw” Daniel Boorstin stated, “Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.” As Christians these statements remind us the importance of being an example to others (1 Tim … Continue reading The Example We Set

"And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman from Samaria … Continue reading Equality

Carly Simon sings, "Anticipation, It's making me late . . . It's keeping me waiting . . ." Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part, every day you see one more yard. You take on faith, you take it to the heart, the waiting is the hardest part." Both of these songs and … Continue reading Wait

You started a diet. You are losing weight and beginning to feel better. You have removed all the tempting sweets from your house. Then you come to work on Monday and a co-worker brought 3 dozen donuts to the office and set them next to the coffee maker! It never fails. If you attended Bible … Continue reading What Satan Provides

Dear God, our Father in Heaven, We recognize You as Sovereign. We know that You hold the world in Your hands, and that our continuation rests in Your loving-kindness. We know that Your desire is that all people turn to Christ for salvation from wrath and from the dangers of sin. But as we look … Continue reading A Prayer for 2020