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Birds, Bikes and Butterflies
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 I used...
Get Ready for the Concert
Don't have your concert first and tune your instrument afterwards. - Hudson Taylor In other words, don't get up and take off running into your busy day without some fine tuning first. We need to tune our thoughts and attitude towards God and godly things as soon as...
Stop Looking in the Rear View Mirror
The past is the past. We all make mistakes and we will continue to make mistakes. That's the human side of us. We all sin. But we don't have to live with those past sins. We need to confess those sins and ask God to forgive us. And don't keep looking backwards!!...
Let’s Do Lunch Sometime
Have you ever said “let’s do lunch sometime” to a friend but never made the time to go? Have you ever said, “I’ll call you soon” but never picked up the phone to call? Have you ever said, “we have GOT to get together” but never arranged for a gathering? Sometimes...
Here’s a Laugh for the Day
The Seven Dwarfs of Old Age NAPPY - WRINKLY - SQUINTY - ROCKY - SAGGY - GRUMPY - LEAKY - WHICH ONE ARE YOU???? HAVE A HUMOROUS DAY!
Adventures on the Bicycle of Life
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. -Albert Einstein I love riding my bicycle. My bike is yellow and bright pink and has a comfortable seat with a big straw basket on the front. When I ride my bike I feel like I am one of those...
Change is Good!
As I was driving today I noticed the crops changing - corn turning brown and leaves falling off of the soybeans. Then I noticed peaks of orange and red poking through the trees giving us a hint of autumn. It made me think about all the changes going on in our lives...
Joyful Blessings in the Trials
Can you imagine being James, the brother of Jesus? WOW!!! Talk about being in your brother's shadow!! I'm sure James wondered how in the world he could make an impact on humanity following His brother's life! But as I read the book of James I realize how smart he...
Are You a Part of My Dysfunctional Family?
I heard a friend say the other day, "My family is so dysfunctional!" I think at one time or another we all feel like our family is dysfunctional. But what exactly does "dysfunctional" mean? According to Webster's dictionary, dysfunction is "impaired in function". I...