What’s in it for me???

by | Nov 17, 2011 | Faith

  When I was younger I was told that Jesus died for me sins.  I asked, “Why?  Why did Jesus die for my sins?  If Jesus is God why did anything need to be satisfied?  Who is God to satisfy anyone, not least of all Satan?  Plus, it seems...

Heavenly Symphony

by | Nov 17, 2011 | Faith

Sitting on my deck in the cool of an early summer morning, I gaze up into a tree whose overhanging branches create a canopy over my head. I watch as the branches sway in the breeze allowing the light of a new day dance thru its leaves.  Suddenly a strong, clear...

The Journal

by | Nov 2, 2011 | Faith

I was sleeping soundly and was very cozy in my bed one bright sunny morning in April when I was awakened by a still small voice.  “No God, not today”, I responded.  I had just barely started the journey of writing a book.  It was a book I felt like God...

Is There Life After Talking?

by | Oct 26, 2011 | Faith

There are so many young people who are disillusioned with Christianity.  They are disillusioned with bad theology, emotional rants, moral failures, refusal to help the poor (and yes it is refusal when one remains inactive), American flags on church altars and the...

Eat Child!!

by | Sep 21, 2011 | Faith

My children are very different when it comes to their morning breakfast rituals.  My daughter is rearing to go, pushing her high chair out from the wall, wanting food before I can even get her diaper changed.  My son, however, meanders from his room,...

Wait on God, Then Go Forward in Faith!

by | Aug 31, 2011 | Faith

Has God put a promise in your heart? Is He leading you some place new and out of your realm of comfort and control? I pray you’ll follow Him there. But first, wait on Him. Get your marching orders from Him. Seek wise counsel and confirmation from His Word. Wait...