This is not good-bye

My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Hitchcock and Parke family without ceasing, as today they celebrate the life of their precious four-year-old son, grandson, nephew, great-grand, and brother. When I read through comments and articles in the newspapers, it...

Don't be God, be Like Him.

“You are God’s dear children, so try to be like Him. 2 Live a life of love. Love others just as Christ loved us. He gave Himself for us—a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.”  Ephesians 5:1-2 A few reminders: *I often tell my own children, before they...

A Truthful Lie?

I needed a little giggle today. Today I confiscated a “love note” from a sixth grader.  They crack me up!  Here, look for yourself and please make sure you read it in a dramatic voice, it makes it soooo much better.  Oh, and notice the spelling and punctuation. I love...

"Just Good Enough"

Today at church our pastor, Dr. Brian Stowe, led a different kind of Sunday morning worship service.  It was a little, okay a lot, out of our normal routine, but as I sat and reflected during praying time, I am grateful for the fresh start to a New Year. What was so...

How to live:

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 When I read Micah 6:8 this morning, I couldn’t help but get a smile on my face.  This was the life...