Rejoice in Him

Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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Rick Higgins

Adventure

The word adventure is defined as a bold, usually risky undertaking involving hazardous action of uncertain outcome.  We visited Niagara Falls and Abigail wanted to take the hike at the base of the falls.  We donned yellow parkas and sandals… Continue Reading →

Zest for Life

Have you ever noticed the enthusiasm of children on a playground?  They exhibit a true zest for life.  The picture on this blog post is my granddaughter Lily going down a slide at Chittenango Falls (fond memories in my past)… Continue Reading →

A Radical Idea

“A Radical Idea” is a short booklet by David Platt addressing the question, “How can we in the church best unleash the people of God in the Spirit of God with the Word of God for the glory of God… Continue Reading →

Happy 4th of July!

On the 4th of July America celebrates the freedom that we enjoy as a nation.  We must realize however, our true source of freedom.  As Jesus was speaking with His countrymen he declared,   So if the Son makes you… Continue Reading →

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness

“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness” is a Chinese proverb that encourages us to take action about a problem rather than complain about it.  Why do we find it easier to complain rather than to… Continue Reading →

All this I did for thee

A few weeks ago we were in Lititz, Pennsylvania which was founded by the Moravians in 1756 and is the home of Moravian Archives Museum.  As I looked at the impressive church buildings I couldn’t help but think of Count… Continue Reading →

Getting Naked

Catchy title isn’t it?  I removed the book cover with the title “Getting Naked” emblazoned across it as I was reading this book in the park – I’m sure parents would have been getting their children away from me if… Continue Reading →

Unfolding the Napkin

Several years ago I read The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam and found the book quite helpful for communicating ideas.   I recently read his follow-up book Unfolding the Napkin which is appropriately subtitled:  the hands-on method for solving… Continue Reading →

Multi-tasking – friend or foe?

All of us been guilty of multi-tasking but is it beneficial?  Research has conclusively demonstrated you can only do one cognitive activity at a time.  If you are performing an automatic physical task without a great deal of thought then… Continue Reading →

Embracing the new

“Don’t ever change!”  That seemed to be one of the most popular valedictions people used in signing my high school yearbook.  Now I know they meant well but consider the implications – did they really want me acting like an… Continue Reading →

Persevering through the chaos

There’s no escaping the fact that times of transition can be difficult.  As you are going through times of transition they are often characterized by uncertainty, chaos, and an unclear resolution.  When you acknowledge that transitions are difficult you seem… Continue Reading →

The only constant is change

The title for today’s post is from Heraclitus, (c.535 B.C. – 475 B.C.) a Greek philosopher, who is best known for his doctrine of change being central to the universe.  It’s interesting that 2500 years later we’re still amazed at… Continue Reading →

Standing in Awe

A few weeks ago Jeanne and I had the privilege of being with our four grandchildren for a week at the beach.  It was great to see their enthusiasm, excitement, and sense of awe during our time together.  It’s unfortunate… Continue Reading →

The Pleasures of God

John Piper continues to develop the theme of his previous writings that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him” (pp.  xix, 197, 211, 258) in The Pleasures of God.  He expands upon that truth… Continue Reading →

The Delight of Disillusionment

Have you experienced the delight of disillusionment?  Disillusionment basically means to be free of illusions.  The dictionary defines illusions as „something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.”  Jesus realized the delight of disillusionment as he… Continue Reading →

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