Tag: life
Strong In…
A hurting world cries out ‘where is justice’ ‘where is relief’ ‘where is help’? A son kills his father, policemen fear for their lives along with those they defend – and locked doors don’t protect. Rioters in the streets and rich young sports figures question what… Continue Reading “Strong In…”
Have It All…
It’s been a long, hot summer – and not just here, and not just the weather. Here the usual relief of afternoon downpours often haven’t happened. Then there’s the flooding in Louisiana – and we count our blessing of not too much. There’s the… Continue Reading “Have It All…”
Pineapple Bandits…
It happened again. Most people don’t realize it takes two years (at least) from the time a pineapple top is planted till it flowers and grows a pineapple. I’ve grown a few, then last year a thief gnawed one clean off the stem and… Continue Reading “Pineapple Bandits…”
And…the Brave
For a four year old the shallow end of the pool is safe, but the deep end, forget it. The shallow end is where we want our lives to be – safe, familiar, nothing we can’t handle. In this life, before we know it, something… Continue Reading “And…the Brave”
Sharing Living…
Sharing – that’s what this life is all about. From early on we’re told ‘Share your toy, your candy, what you have’. Then somewhere along the way the message changes ‘Be frugal, don’t waste your resources, be careful who you share with’. What… Continue Reading “Sharing Living…”
Healing Living…
Getting sick is never fun. I’m one of the fortunate ones who rarely gets ill. But this year has been a little different. In February – the flu. In March I hurt my back. This past month I came down with some unknown bug.… Continue Reading “Healing Living…”
Always A Better Day…
“Tomorrow will be a better day, because it doesn’t depend on me, my tomorrow rests with You.” Susie Teramura When I read this quote, perspective came. No matter how good today is, tomorrow will be better. No matter how bad today is, tomorrow… Continue Reading “Always A Better Day…”
He Is…
Today is…a day to remember. Just a couple thousand years ago most of the world went about not knowing. The most life changing event ever was unfolding. Sadly crucifixion was not uncommon. But only men had been crucified. This time the One to… Continue Reading “He Is…”
Inspire…
Officially spring is only nine days away. March winds are blowing, Easter dresses are showing up in stores. Its awakening time… Butterflies are flitting in and out, around here things are yellow with pollen, and you can feel the earth waking up once… Continue Reading “Inspire…”
Wild & Precious…
We all want to be the just blossomed rose. Petals fresh, soft, full of promise, fragrance beckoning all to notice. But life has a way of shaking our just blossomed awe and we find ourselves instead hesitant, doubting the promise, and wanting anything… Continue Reading “Wild & Precious…”
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