“You have never passed this way before.” Joshua 3:4
As we turn the page of the calendar and enter into a new year, I am reminded of the words of Joshua as he instructed the children of Israel before they crossed the Jordan River. He told them they were about to enter an unknown path, a path they had never walked.
Walking into a new year is similar to off-trail hiking,Continue reading →
‘Tis the season!
Yes, it is, and everywhere I look I am reminded that Christmas can’t be far away. The beautifully decorated trees, the multicolored sparkling lights, the colorfully wrapped packages, all shout out that my shopping days are limited.
At some point in your life during the holiday season, perhaps, you have experienced something called a “gift exchange.” Continue reading →
Time marches on, but emotions still cloud my mind on October 7, even though it’s been six years. It’s difficult to explain, but no matter how long it’s been, there are times when something will trigger my mind and it suddenly becomes harder to breathe. Times when only one person is missing, and yet the whole world seems empty. Continue reading →
I love the beach. To me, there is nothing more peaceful and serene as an early morning or late evening walk along the beach, listening for God’s voice in the sound of the waves.Continue reading →
Welcome, please come in.
Good to see you.
I’m Ray, and welcome to our meeting. Name tags are on the table. Please take one, fill it out, grab some water, and join us in the circle. I’m glad you came.
And so the meeting begins.Continue reading →
Have you ever made a decision that didn’t produce the outcome that you had desired? Have you ever made a choice that you still regret? Have you ever second-guessed, third or fourth-guessed yourself? Perhaps you made a choice that revealed unexpected results. Days, weeks, months, or even years later, you had the thought, “What if I had chosen something different? What if I had taken the other road?”Continue reading →
It was a beautiful picture, so colorful, inviting and bright. One thousand pieces, ages 12 and up, written clearly on the box.
How hard can this be?
Right?
How much are you worth?
Before you respond what are your first thoughts — your salary, your stock portfolio, the car you drive, the type of clothes you wear, the neighborhood you live in? Continue reading →
In our world of social media, our success is most often gauged by numbers — the number of friends we have, the number of followers we have, and the number of “thumbs up” or “hearts” we get. We rise and fall by the numbers, and we are Continue reading →
There are times it seems like yesterday, but other times it seems so far away. Five years ago, Vicki transitioned from this earthly home to her heavenly home. And even after five years, it’s hard to explain, but emotions still run deep on October 7. I will not pretend it has been an easy journey, but it has been a most educational process. The things that God has taught me,Continue reading →
