But God (2)
Life is full of hard knocks, but Joseph had more than his share. Think about all of the rotten things that happened to him. He was hated by his jealous older brothers who sold him as a slave to some…
But God (1)
“But God” - two little words that make all the difference in the world! Because when God enters the picture, everything is changed. Darkness becomes light. Sadness becomes joy. Death becomes life. “But” is the hinge, the conjunction, that connects…
Decisions
My brother used to tell a joke that went like this: “Do you have trouble making decisions?” “Well, yes and no.” That rang a bell with me because it’s hard to make decisions. And I get tired of making them…
Creativity
There are billions of stars, billions of snowflakes, billions of flowers, billions of trees. How can it be that there are no two alike? Each one is a different design. It boggles my mind that all of that variety flows…
Downcast or Uplifted
Recently I had a real “downer” of a day. My spirits were low. No energy. Nothing very interesting happening. It reminded me that without Christ in my life, I would probably give in to depression frequently. I know depression isn’t…
Thankfulness
We are all prone to complaining. But when those negative thoughts come to mind, I try to balance them with another perspective that causes gratitude in my heart and mind. For example - when I go for a walk, I…
Ready?
“Ready or not, here I come,” we used to say when we played Hide and Seek. Well, when God is the seeker, we cannot hide from Him. He is everywhere and knows all. That can be a scary or a…
Packing My Suitcase
Today I’m packing my suitcase again. I must say that I’m pretty good at it, having had so much experience over the years. It’s actually fun for me. Folding clean clothes neatly, anticipating the activities at which they will be…
Language
God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. What language did they speak, I wonder? They must have experienced a miraculous means of communication in order to understand each other. Just imagine - a whole vocabulary given…
Music
Have you ever known someone who didn’t like music? I’ve known one. It was said of my great uncle. Even as a child, I wondered what was wrong with him. Was there something defective about his ears? Now that I…