Dear Father, Creator, Sustainer, and Savior, You are greater to me than I deserve. You provide blessings immeasurable. My words fail to express my gratitude. Thank You for Grace. Thank You for the Grace that sent Christ to this world to die for my sin. Thank You too for access to forgiveness that His blood provides. … Continue reading A Midweek Prayer
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Let Me Tell You A Story
I love stories. One of my favorite memories as a child is my parents' reading me bedtime stories. Some of my favorites were "Sam and the Firefly," "The Firecat," "Green Eggs and Ham," and "The Bike Lesson." I can hear my mom's soft voice and my dad trying to do voices. If you are not … Continue reading Let Me Tell You A Story
Thank You
I am not convinced that these two words are enough, but Thank You. Thank you for your comments over the last weeks and months. Thank you for your concern for Charles. Thank you for asking about his family, his wife and his girls. Thank you for asking about my parents. Thank you for the food. … Continue reading Thank You
This is for Charles
This is a very personal post. This is for Charles. Charles loved to sing. I loved when we could worship together and harmonize. His tenor / baritone and my bass voice blending together on old and new songs, hymns, and spiritual songs is one thing I will truly miss. One of the last times we talked … Continue reading This is for Charles
What Happened to Peace
This post is cathartic. Who am I kidding? Much of what I write is to help me think through and work through my emotions and to improve my walk with God. Sometimes, life hits hard. My brother's diagnosis of cancer and his passing last week are a major blow. I know he has relief from … Continue reading What Happened to Peace
Alone, Lonely, or Choice
I met him one fall day. I sat watching him more than the game on the field. He came in alone with two soft drinks and two small popcorns. He sat one drink on the seat beside him and began eating and drinking the other. I watched as the other popcorn and drink sat through the first … Continue reading Alone, Lonely, or Choice
Losing the Battle
For the last five months my younger brother, Charles, fought a glioblastoma. A glioblastoma is an aggressive malignant brain tumor. At age 43, he lost this battle on Friday. I despise cancer! I want to take the high emotional and spiritual road that says, "This was for the best. He is no longer suffering, etc." … Continue reading Losing the Battle
A Shoulder to Cry On
Depression hurts. Pharmaceutical companies are continually running advertisements for different medications for the treatment of depression. Clinical Depression seems to be at near epidemic levels in our culture. If you are suffering from depression, please, talk to your doctor and take advantage of the help that is available. Some depression is not as severe as … Continue reading A Shoulder to Cry On
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
Now that the song from Five Man Electical Band (or if you are younger - Tesla) is stuck in your head, I want to talk about church signs. Not the sign for the congregational name, but those marquee or digital message signs. I have a love-hate relationship with these signs, although they don't know it. I … Continue reading Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
Attitude of Gratitude
When is the last time someone sincerely told you thanks? Maybe they told you in person, or maybe the sent a note or card in the mail; whatever method they chose, you felt blessed. When was the last time you told someone thank you? You know how receiving thanks makes you feel, have you blessed … Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude
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