Walking with God

Palm Sunday. Even the rocks cry out. (object lesson)

Palm Sunday. Even the rocks cry out. (object lesson)

Happy Palm Sunday.  I hope you will sit and share this video object lesson (or do it yourself) with the children in your life.  May I encourage you to never be ashamed of the Lord. Praise Him at all times. No matter where you are, who you are with, what age or stage...

A time to pray

A time to pray

It had been a while since I actually sat in front of my prayer wall to see each name and concern written in chalk. Praying for those written on the wall are often on the forefront of my thoughts, but intentionally following up on their situation…that was lacking. The...

A time for silence

A time for silence

Silence. A time to tear apart and a time to sew together; A time to be silent and a time to speak. Ecclesiastes 3:7 It’s been a month since my last posting. I’ve been silent for many reasons.  In life, we notice that there are times for reflection, times for...

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL, Part 8: Rolly Rollyson

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL, Part 8: Rolly Rollyson

“A sincere man who truly loves people.” This is how Dub McGinnes describes my next guest on Faith, Family, and Festival. Ray “Rolly” Rollyson’s family line is like a white oak tree. Their roots run strong and deep, and his heritage is firmly anchored in Plant City....

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL Part 7: Jim Jeffries

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL Part 7: Jim Jeffries

“Started as a cowboy and ended up as a plow boy.” That’s how Jim Jeffries describes himself.  In Genesis 2:15 we read, The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to work the soil and take care of the garden. God had a plan from the very beginning for us to tend...

National Strawberry Day – Taste and See

National Strawberry Day – Taste and See

Today is National Strawberry Day! Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8 NLT How can I not create a post about it because the Florida Strawberry Festival begins this week! The pollen is in full force, the weather...

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL Part 6: Joe Newsome

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL Part 6: Joe Newsome

From Farming to Pharmacy, then back to farming. Throughout his life, Mr. Joe Newsome has realized what is important…relationships. Whether it is with family, your workplace, or the community, personal relationships matter, and the most important relationship of all is...

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL, Part 5: Helen Parke

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL, Part 5: Helen Parke

What an honor it was to sit down with the "Queen of Strawberries", Ms. Helen Parke. She is such an inspiration and a joy. Ms. Helen's (almost) 98 years of living has been a blessing. She reminds us that there will be bumps in the road, but everything will be okay when...

FAITH, FAMILY and FESTIVAL, Part 4: Ray Clark

FAITH, FAMILY and FESTIVAL, Part 4: Ray Clark

How appropriate that in the midst of National FFA week, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview one of my favorite teachers, a mentor, and friend. We spoke of the Florida Strawberry Festival, the FFA, family, and his relationship with the Lord. When I think of...

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL, Part 3: Tim Lovett

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL, Part 3: Tim Lovett

If you missed church this weekend, well…Mr. Tim Lovett will take you there in this interview.  Tim Lovett is a man who loves Jesus, and he loves to talk about the Lord! It seems that each time I go to his office for something, God-talks weave their way into our...

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL Part 2: Dub McGinnes

FAITH, FAMILY, and FESTIVAL Part 2: Dub McGinnes

On March 2-12, 2023, the Florida Strawberry Festival will be in full swing. Leading up to the festival, I’ll be sharing interviews with you on a few festival icons. Meet Mr. Dub McGinnes. A man who loves his family, our festival, and above all the Lord. When I asked...

Be wise

Be wise

Owls are fascinating. Where we live, you can often hear an owl hooting in the woods, calling to another one that is nearby. When one is perched close, their stoic movements intrigue me. They watch with intention, and seem curious with each move you make. “Owls are...

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