Some days you are just going along, minding your own business, and them BAM! If you are paying attention, looking for the blessings of God, He always shows up. I was driving to work the other morning, and got to a spot in the highway where someone had taken the time to draw a butterfly, … Continue reading Unexpected
The ichthys comes from the Greek and is a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs, the ends of the right side extending beyond the meeting point so as to resemble the profile of a fish. The symbol was adopted by early Christians as a secret symbol to determine if another was indeed Christian. It is … Continue reading Surprise!
In Death Valley California, on July 24th, they held their annual marathon. Temperatures got up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (That's 49 degrees Celsius.) That's just plain hot! And then you're running in that heat, with the sun beating down on you, you build up a powerful, deep thirst. It reminds me of the Israelites in … Continue reading Deep, burning thirst
The brain is funny thing. I have a client and friend who goes to my Women's Bible Study. She and her husband have an insurance agency in my office building. When I was picking out a memory verse for the week this is how I read it. "Because you've committed yourself to love and trust … Continue reading Insurance
The Dodge Viper was initially conceived in late 1988 at Chrysler's Advanced Design Studios. The following February, Chrysler's president suggested to produce it, first as a clay model, then in sheet metal. The car appeared at an auto show in 1989. Public reaction was so enthusiastic that the chief engineer was directed to develop it … Continue reading Viper
First things first. ladysheepdog, do not read this post as it is a quote from Charles Stanley. There now that business is taken care of, this really stuck out to me today. "How I choose to react reveals what my character is—and has the potential to impact onlookers, for better or worse. This is especially … Continue reading Work in progress
Lately I've been wondering, and I walking my talk? Oh sure, I've got the lingo down and talk a good game, but am I backing it up with my life? Is my behavior consistent with the Biblical truth I absorb from reading the Word? Am I living what I profess to believe? What am I … Continue reading Walking my talk?
I just want to apologize. I normally do a post once a week. But with the bridge closure, I'm trying to navigate my "new normal." When I do drive to and from work, that adds two hours on my day. I've worked out a schedule for my week now on when I'll spend the night … Continue reading Update
You just never know what may happen next. The very next moment something can happen that catches you unaware. It has happened in my life, in my past, and I don't like the feeling of being unprepared. Not being prideful here, but I've always associated myself with the 5 prepared virgins in Matthew 25. “At … Continue reading I did not see that coming
I've been super busy finishing up tax returns and have not had a chance to post. But I read this the other day and had to share it with you all. From Everyday Courage by John BevereWhen the fierce wind and waves crashed around them,they could have stood at the bow of the boat without … Continue reading Stormy
God Still Speaks 