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Growth
“What are you doing?”, my husband asked. “Getting used to the water—it’s a bit nippy.”, I replied, referring to the swimming pool. I didn’t plunge in all at once right away because it was somewhat outside my comfort zone, which… Continue Reading →
Have you ever seen a mangrove tree, or better yet, a group of them? I hadn’t (or don’t remember) until we went to visit the environment they grow in, lowlands by water. Two things to notice here—lowlands and water: First,… Continue Reading →
This past week we had the major blessing of snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean in an area that’s home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs and fish in the world. For most of that, we had to join… Continue Reading →
“…Jesus stood up and said, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Jn. 7:37-38 This past week I… Continue Reading →
Goal setting and attainment have become a major concern in modern-day life. Even for those who’d rather not deal with goals, someone else (such as their boss) may require them to. How, then, can we set and achieve the right… Continue Reading →
With the 21st anniversary of 9/11 just behind us, it’s easy to fall into an “us versus them” mentality. “Us” meaning anyone who looks, seems, talks, believes, and acts like we do, and “them” meaning anyone different who we consider… Continue Reading →
“Hey, come look—the tree fell!”, I exclaimed to my husband. We knew that tree was mostly dead three years ago, but had left it up, because one part still produced leaves and it had become a favorite place for birds… Continue Reading →
1 Sam. 15:9 tells us, “But Saul and the army spared Agag and the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs—everything that was good. These they were unwilling to destroy completely, but everything that was despised and weak… Continue Reading →
Many, maybe most of us, have had Covid by now. I’ve just recovered from it, and thought I’d share some lessons I hope will resonate with and encourage you: The difference between sympathy, empathy, and identification—Sympathy is feeling sorry or… Continue Reading →
As those of us in the U.S. observe Memorial Day, there’s also celebration—cookouts, time with family and friends, enjoying the day off, etc. Some may ask “Why? Isn’t this a time to remember and mourn the loss of those who… Continue Reading →
Few monarchies remain in the world, yet royalty never fails to intrigue us. Fairy tales, books, movies, modern media news on royal family members, feed our fascination and create dreams in the hearts of children and adults alike. What if… Continue Reading →
Ever feel like you’re going bananas trying to balance your life? First, there’s your family: your spouse and his/her needs; training and helping your kids, who are running in all different directions, some of which you have to take them… Continue Reading →
The Lord is your keeper… The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. (Ps. 121:5, 7-8) Let’s look at that word “keeper”. As our keeper, the Lord… Continue Reading →
“’Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.’” (Luke 3:11) Moms like to muse. Especially as we’re getting older and missing those younger days when our children were… Continue Reading →
You’ve probably seen the Darwinian depiction of the evolution of man. It shows 5 stages, beginning with an ape, on the left, with its long arms on the ground by its feet, then the gradual “coming up” of his arms… Continue Reading →
