Have you ever stretched a rubber band between yourself and another person to see how far it would stretch? How brave were you? Who let go first out of fear of being snapped? Playing with rubber bands is all fun and games until someone loses an eye! Have you … [Read more...] about RUBBER BAND AND SLINKY!
Joy
LIFE ADVENTURE!
I love being out in nature hiking on trails through the woods, walking along rivers or streams, and moving up into the mountains. There are some places to which I love to return. However, I also love the adventure of hiking in new places where I get to wonder about what is around the next curve or over the next rise. And … [Read more...] about LIFE ADVENTURE!
RESTORED TO RESTORE!
Reaching out to others with the truth of God’s Word is a significant thing, but significant to it is also the way in which we do so. When I began preaching, a seasoned preacher told me, “Don’t aim so low as to step on toes. Aim for the heart.” (Charles Andrews) At the heart of preaching -- as well as the sharing of the Gospel one on … [Read more...] about RESTORED TO RESTORE!
TRUE TO OUR ROOTS!
There are cultural ties to which one may hold that remind them of their roots even when living in a different country than their origin. Perhaps you are one of those people. Following customs, enjoying particular foods, engaging in cultural practices, etc., keep in remembrance the past to which one is connected … [Read more...] about TRUE TO OUR ROOTS!
POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
How often are the poor pitied while the rich are envied? Though poverty has its challenges, how often do those who possess less seem to express greater joy in life than those who possess much and are living with the stresses of managing it with fear of losing it? Now, I by no means wish to downplay life’s … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
