Isn’t it obvious? Who wants to be a slave? Held captive? Oppressed? Subjugated? No one. Every one of us wants freedom. Liberty. Choices. However, we foolishly bind ourselves to the most foolish things thinking they will offer happiness and fulfillment. You are a slave to whatever controls you. 2 Peter 2:19 So, the…
Are you a fan of seasons? Of change? Some changes are met with enthusiastic anticipation, others not so much…. Whatever happens we have the certain presence of a changeless God. The One who assures us of His love, His grace, and His mercy. Always faithful. Always forgiving. Always true. I am the Lord, I do…
I know most people think that rich and happy are synonyms. But the truth is wealth is no predictor of happiness. It may make it easier to accumulate stuff, but stuff doesn’t guarantee happiness. So, what do you think? If you had to choose, would you rather be rich or happy? Did you know that…
I will praise You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things You have done. I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your…
With so many people chasing after fame and fortune through reality television, I thought it might be interesting to ask – would you rather be wise or famous? So that we can be sure we are on the same page let’s look at the dictionary definitions of each. Wise – Having the ability to discern…
Do you dream about peace? World peace would be wonderful, but you’d be happy with a little peace at home. Imagine what it would be like if only . . . The kids would stop fighting. Your spouse would be more encouraging. Your house would magically clean itself, and the laundry was always fresh and…
When Rev and I were first married, I would take every little thing that happened to hurt my fragile feelings for whatever reason and hold it tight. Then I would let these little slights pile up one on top of the other. Until . . . I would melt in a puddle of tears and…
Our world is becoming increasingly unsettled. Last week ended with university campuses emptied because of bomb threats, attacks on multiple United States Embassies, and our flags burned in various cities worldwide. Many people with whom I’ve talked are feeling anxious for today and about the future. A friend and I were discussing God’s sovereignty and…
When I was a little girl, my parents, like many others, taught me the prayer, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. However, they were concerned that the phrase, “If I should die before I wake,” would frighten their fragile little flower. (Understandable, since almost everything frightened me.) So, they changed that phrase to, “And…
He is risen! Rev and I were discussing our weekend over brunch yesterday afternoon. I must admit that I consider myself very blessed to share my life with a man who loves to talk about faith, too. One of the things we talked about was the differing ways we heard Jesus’ words, “It is finished,”…
Happy Independence Day! I’ve shared the story before of my wrong answer to a newscaster as to why we celebrate the 4th of July, with the camera rolling and a microphone in my face of course. I blanked! At that moment, I was definitely not smarter than a fifth grader or any other grade level for…
