Don't mistake kindness for weakness

Last week was Open House for all my kids’ schools, including mine.  Hunter, a junior, and Holly, a freshman, share two of the same teachers even though they are different classes at different times.  (It will be interesting for me as a parent to hear the perception...

Don't forget your manners or password

“Did you forget your password?”  We see this all the time on the computer when you are attempting to login to an account.  I have so many passwords for different accounts; I do often “forget my password”. Just this past week, when I returned back to school, I had...

You choose.

It is not through being a good citizen, working hard to get to heaven, treating people with kindness, following rules, etc. that makes you right with God.  All this is great! But, these actions don’t seal the deal for you to live forever with Christ in Heaven.  What...

The Pressure is on.

The pressure is on. Things need to get done.  You are capable of accomplishing the task, but can feel opposition all around you.  What do you do? This was the scenario in Nehemiah chapter 4, and I’m pretty sure you’ve felt this way a time or two also.  I have. In...

Who's your Superhero?

Another fantastic day in God’s word!  Can I be your Barnabas right now and encourage you to go read the scriptures in “Walking in the Word” now? Oh please! When I read Romans 8:26-9:5 I wanted to do a little “happy dance”. I did, in my mind (My body was too tired. ...