For 3 weeks now, our world has had a front row seat for a horrendous event – the earthquake of Japan has become a rallying cry for humankind. There are millions of different voices all screaming for some hope in the midst of such a tragedy. Some use humor as[…]
What is salvation?
I’m going to tell an embarrassing story. I’m sure my sister will not be pleased with this story but I actually feel the embarrassment is on me not her. Growing up my family had a pool. Most folks not from Florida ask me all the time if we grew up[…]
I’m not a political person..
I’m not a political person. It’s true. In fact, I’d say that in recent years I’ve become more and more disenfranchised by the idea of politics in general. Growing up in central Florida we were part of a group that was political. It was almost as engaging as sunday morning[…]
Acts – a blessing that turned my anger
Monday night I had a really angry dream. Afterwards, I woke up angry and a general feeling of grumpiness just kind of stuck with me. I was running on the treadmill and each step was an anger inducing motion. I thought it would go away after the 3rd mile, but[…]
Passion Week and a bad mood
It’s Maundy Thursday today. Traditionally, this week is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love Passion Week – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter! It’s like SuperBowl week for followers of Jesus. I used to think that there were only 3 days of Passion[…]
Timing
“He won’t give you more than you can handle.” “His timing isn’t our timing.” “He knows what you need.” For those of us who are in a limbo state with our lives or who are experiencing some massive shifts in the normalcy of our everyday living, these statements are often[…]