Monthly Archives: October 2014

ENJOY LIVING AS A CHILD OF THE KING!

(The Story of Jesus) We left off yesterday with words from Jesus that essentially said, “Grow up!” What does that look like? What does it mean to be grow up and mature? And why must we even ask that question? … Continue reading

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IT ALL BEGAN WHEN HE HIT ME BACK!

Yes, this is what I heard on the playground often. After that came, “he/she started it!” My first question to the issue of the war at hand was, “So, how can we end it?” Followed by, “Who is going to … Continue reading

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PROMISES, PROMISES…

(The Story of Jesus) “Never promise anything you cannot keep” was the advise given to young teachers while still in college. Duh, as a parent of three little ones, I had already figured that one out. Our kids hated it … Continue reading

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THIS THING CALLED LOVE–GO DEEPER STILL…

(The Story of Jesus) Jesus does not let us get away with nominal abiding by the law. No, his intent is for us to understand why obeying goes deeper into into this thing called love and respect for God and … Continue reading

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WORDS KILL OR GIVE LIFE!

(The Story of Jesus) Words flood out of our mouths easier than toothpaste comes out of a half used tube and even harder to put them back into our brains…like putting toothpaste back into the tube. Impossible. That’s why all … Continue reading

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FLIPPING HOUSES, FLIPPING THINKING

I greatly enjoy the “reality” shows where they come in and totally remodeled a home with all the latest conveniences and decor. They tear it down to the foundation. When they do, that’s where the trouble lies…in the foundation of … Continue reading

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“LET ME TELL YOU WHY YOU ARE HERE”

(The Story of Jesus) So many are wondering, even agonizing at times, to know what God’s will is for them. I’ve gone through this and it is more simple than you think. When young adults, even seminary students, would come … Continue reading

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BE BLESSED!

(The Story of Jesus) We teach our kids with the word “if” and “when” more than we realize! When you clean your room, we will go to the park. If you do not, we can’t go. When you finish the … Continue reading

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COME WITH ME!

(The Story of Jesus) I have always loved reading and imagining that day on the beach when the Savior of the world walked over to the brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew with a new mission, using the same skills that … Continue reading

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THE SON COMES UP!

(The Story of Jesus) Isaiah said it would happen and it did. Of course, God told the prophet what to announce about his Son. “When Jesus got word that John had been arrested, he returned to Galilee. He moved from … Continue reading

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