Category: Bible & Faith

The next word found in Philippians 4:8 is right. yesterday I was blocked and could not think of how to write this today. We all have our scales of justice. Each knows in his heart this is fair or conversely, this is not. Think how you look at the news today. What are your filters?…

We have my parents’ puppy/teen dog while my dad is in the rehabilitation and the response from our elder stateswoman (Starburst) and feline company have been enjoyable. We have had many laughs as this little dog tries to figure where he fits here. Tests the limits, boundaries yet also has so much energy that he…

One reason I’m writing is I do not want to forget what the Lord is teaching and moving through my life. I want to be able to look back and say, I remember this way God moved through my life. My Dad went to the hospital recently. And this is where faith moves in. I…

The Sermon on the mount begins with an inward look at our hearts. I am struggling today with people’s words and deeds around me and my eyes rest on verse 3. “Blessed are the poor in spirit..” Literally meaning you have deep joy to know one’s own spiritual bankruptcy, regard one’s self as insignificant. How…

So, in my continuing education on the Sermon on the Mount (you may want to pull up a chair and get cozy, we’ll be here all summer, lol) I realize that the repetition of memorizing may indeed be the best study tool I have. Let me explain. So, I’m still stuck on the, “I did…

Do you ever explain a story or explain your position only to have there be a pause? A quizzical eye? You can tell your delightful tale did not land as you hoped. A clarifying statement is then made and then there is the, ohhhhhh, sure. Yes. I get that. Wait a minute. So what you…

I have a friend whom God plucked out of the Mormon religion. She lives far from me, but every time I see her, I get to see her shine. God uses her story to minister to others powerfully. When people have questions about Mormonism, she can shed light on a complex subject. She has understanding…

Today I am starting my repetition/trying to memorize/oof, why can’t I get this…of Matthew 5:13-16. These are very well known passages to me, heard them over and over growing up. Heard sermons. Sung songs about this little light I have and how I was supposed to let it shine. But, before I delve into light,…

I have written this first part twice now. Neither is what I want to say. So I’m just jumping in. As I have recently shared I’m trying to memorize, trying being the operative word here. Lol. I’m stuck right now on verses 10, 11 and 12. , Blessed are those. Blessed are you. I appreciate…

When one of my children was younger, I was a leader in a group they were involved. I would watch every week how nobody would talk with them, except their siblings and his friends. There is an aspect of human nature, I think, that loves to be a part of the crowd. That gravitates toward…