Everyone needs a second chance Christmas is over – but not our gratitude for the Gift. The tree is gone – but not the awe of God visiting us in Person. Decorations are re-packed – yet the glow of the Son still warms our souls. There’s a response in our hearts that the marketers had […]
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Tea Bag Thanks
Excuse me, but is this my gift? Our grandsons Jackson (10) and his brother Weston (9) were opening their Christmas presents from us. We had been informed that they would both really appreciate gift cards from Amazon. Not having any legitimate Amazon boxes for the cards, Joanie used a couple of empty tea bag […]
The Gift
The memory is still fresh … even after thirty-nine years. For almost a month before Christmas I lived in the glow of a gift’s anticipated reception. I knew it was a gift my son wanted but assumed was too expensive. And the cost in 1974 dollars put some strain on the holiday budget […]
Is It Time To Pray Now?
A Blog for Parents Two vital questions for parents: Do you pray daily for your children? What do you pray when you pray? Parenting carries multiple responsibilities. We are to love, care for, provide for, guide, encourage, set boundaries, teach personal responsibility and pass on our faith. Not an easy agenda in the best […]
God In The Neighborhood
God In The Neighborhood “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” John 1:14 New Living Translation The Word became flesh, moved into the neighborhood and stayed. And oh, […]
The Cast of Christmas
Keep the spotlight on the central figure The stage is crowded with the cast of Christmas. There’s Clarence earning his wings … Charlie Brown and his single-ornament needle-less tree … Frosty being chased through town by local law enforcement … Ebenezer Scrooge turning his life around … George Bailey and his Christmas bailout … Rudolph […]
But Wait … There’s More!
But wait … there’s more! Who hasn’t seen it. While yawning your way through one of your favorite Christmas movie reruns a smiling, energetic man in a chef’s hat appears. And has he got a deal for you! It begins with a Watzui titanium kitchen knife with jewel-encased handle studded with tanzanite chips. He demonstrates […]
Thanksgiving: Ponder This
Gratitude … WARNING: THIS MESSAGE MAY MESS WITH YOUR PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND! “So, how was your Thanksgiving?” “Tiring, but so worth it. Watched a couple of games on TV before we grabbed a chicken salad sandwich and then headed to BestMart to get in line for their 4:00 am opening. I wanted one […]
Blurred Pictures
Even beauty can be blurred Aside from a fuel stop on my way to Viet Nam in the 70’s … this was my first ‘feet on the ground’ experience in Hawaii. With only two days and one night and a banquet to conduct and follow-up to handle, there wouldn’t be much sightseeing. But I had […]
Pay Me Now … Or Later
60 Seconds of Pastoral Pondering The 5th chapter of II Kings has a lot to say to those of us who minister on behalf of our God. It’s the story of King Aram’s trusted army commander Naaman, his leprosy, and his encounter with Elisha. Through a series of events Naaman is sent to Israel’s […]