Monthly Archives: December 2023

What will it take for lost people who are rich in material goods to see the need for a Savior?  What will it take for people who depend only on themselves for survival and the consumption of the goods of … Continue reading →

Every generation goes through a time when the elders of that generation are deemed “hopelessly out of touch” by the younger.  Especially when the elders continue to enjoy living more simply, realizing what is important and uppermost and what is … Continue reading →

“Ooh, bad times for that guy.”  “He deserves being at the end of his rope.”  “Rock bottom is the worst place to be.”  “I’m so glad I’m not like them.”  “Well, just desserts to you, fella.”  We’ve heard or even … Continue reading →

About this time of year, the movie classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is aired or streamed on various platforms.  I’ve watched it the night before Christmas many times while doing last minute gift wrapping or putting something together for kids … Continue reading →

Have you ever put a precious item in a special place so it would be safe—then forget where the special place was?  Do you give up looking?  Sometimes. Have you ever laid your keys down only to have someone else … Continue reading →

We make hundreds of decisions all day long.  Some are decisions are done without thinking.  We decide to get out of bed and stumble to the kitchen.  We decide we not only want but need that coffee we are now … Continue reading →

As kids, how many time did we ask this question of our parents?  As parents, how many times did our children ask— “When’s dinner?”  Words like “soon, later, and when I call you,” come from our lips as we are … Continue reading →

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” is a 1967 American romantic comedy-drama film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, and written by William Rose. It stars Spencer Tracy (in his final role), Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Hepburn, and features Hepburn’s niece Katharine Houghton.  Does anyone remember this film? The film was one … Continue reading →

Amazing grace shall always be my song of praiseFor it was grace that brought my LibertyI’ll never know just why he came to love me so … He looked beyond my faults and saw all my needsI shall forever lift my … Continue reading →

“How can I help you understand?”  “Do I need to draw you a picture?”  As parents, we have probably said this more than once on more than one occasion.  As teachers, these questions drive our curriculum to be taught.  In … Continue reading →