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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 →
God brings about some of His greatest victories out of our apparent defeats. As we consider our circumstances, we may grow discouraged. If we reflect upon the greatness of God however, then we can gain a new perspective. The Apostle… 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 →
If you have been sailing, you know that plotting your course and speed is not sufficient information to arrive at your intended destination – you must also take into account the current. If we do not plan for the current,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself setting one goal after the other, only to experience disappointment when you couldn’t achieve them? As discussed in my previous post, the first step in achieving our goals is setting the right ones in the… Continue Reading →
Our sermon on Sunday at LifePark was from Colossians 2:6-15. 1. “Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to make a difference in the world?” Steve Jobs 2. “It is… Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember, I’ve known and said the “Shema”—“Shema Yisrael Adonai Elohenu, Adonai Echod.” Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it right—it’s in Hebrew! It means “Hear O Israel, the Lord is God, the Lord is… Continue Reading →
We are greatly influenced by the world around us. The people, events, and circumstances in our lives are the building blocks that shape our identity. The way we see ourselves affects our behavior and our resultant attitude. The Apostle Paul… 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 →
What is a burden in your life? Do you sense a weight that you can’t contain? There was a man in the Old Testament named Amos whose name literally meant burden or burden bearer. Amos voiced his burden about the… Continue Reading →
At the Y last week, my husband and I went to the basketball area (small, only one basket), hoping to find it free. It was—yay! Right after putting our backpacks down and looking for a ball, 2 young-teen boys and… 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 →
I was raised with a deep love and respect for America. Because of my upbringing, I sought to give back to my country and served in military. As I view the current state of affairs, I am saddened by the… Continue Reading →
