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We can only know who a person truthfully is by what they openly do in front of our hearing and seeing.  We can listen to what they say they believe.  We can begin to know them by what they do, … Continue reading →

As the years go by, I have learned an important lesson: Never say never.  “I will never go to that state to live”—and we did.  “I will never say that to my children when I’m a mom”—and I have, many … Continue reading →

Are you hurting and broken within?Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?Jesus is callingHave you come to the end of yourself?Do you thirst for a drink from the well?Jesus is calling O come to the altarThe Father’s arms are open … Continue reading →

It’s almost laughable, if it weren’t so ridiculously sad as we think and plan the business of our lives so seriously and completely. We want and demand control of all situations that might affect our environments.  So, we tenaciously focus … Continue reading →

We can prepare ourselves spiritually, emotionally, and physically for what lies ahead as much as humanly possible when we know hard circumstances are looming on the horizon.  The surgery that we must have, that bill with the ballooning balance that … Continue reading →

When we gather with our loved ones over a meal, we tell stories of our past, shared experiences together.  We laugh over circumstances that caused us great concern in the moment, but now is just a memory of a lesson … Continue reading →

“There’s a Judas among us!”  In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Judas is: Praise. The praised one. However, this name became synonymous with traitor, as the apostle (disciple) Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of … Continue reading →

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”—Jesus In moment of eating with friends, you are taken back in emotion over a … Continue reading →

Randy and I were blessed to make a trip to Purdue University this past weekend to see our grandson play his instrument with the college orchestra in his first year in college. The music was beautifully and artistically executed.  It … Continue reading →

All to Jesus I surrenderAll to Him I freely giveI will ever love and trust HimIn His presence daily live I surrender allI surrender allAll to TheeMy blessed SaviorI surrender all This old hymn is playing in the background of … Continue reading →