So, today I did something that was more difficult than I thought. Today, I unsubscribed to a youtube channel. Now listen, I know, I know, that doesn’t seem like a big deal and in the grand scheme of things it really isn’t but please at least hear me out. I have been subscribed to this […]
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?
The classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Real Princess” is better known as “The Princess and the” what? Fill in the blank: 1/10 is to ten percent as 1/4 is to what percent? How many teaspoons are in five tablespoons? If a car is traveling at 40 MPH, how long will it take to […]
I Wonder When We Stopped Seeing It?
A little 3-year-old girl came to my house the other day. It had been a while since I had spent much time with a 3-year-old. I had forgotten how many questions they ask. She began by asking where my little girl was. I told her my “little” 13-year-old was still in bed. She wanted to […]
When You Can’t Reach Your Child
The news is screaming that I need to prepare for death and the end of the world as illness falls upon America. There are political leaders pointing fingers at who is to blame and giving their opinions about what needs to be done (while filling bills with unrelated items that make we average, everyday, middle-class people […]
I Am Who God Says I Am
One of my favorite worship songs is “Who You Say I Am” by Hillsong. One of the lines says, “I am who You say I am.” It’s true. We are who God says we are. Do you believe that? Many times, we allow the way we see ourselves to get clouded by the opinions of […]
Waiting…
I don’t know about you but in my opinion, waiting for anything is frustrating. Whether we’re waiting for a test result or a doctor’s appointment, a holiday or special event, an exciting trip or vacation. Even if the event we’re waiting for is a good thing, it’s hard to think of an instance where waiting […]
Before I Go
Hello friends, Over the past couple of months, I have meditated on listening to our Father and building up my faith. As fruitful and rewarding as it can be, it can be quite daunting at times as well. Through my church family, I have learned the value of service, the importance of worship, […]
Fresh Year, Fresh Start
I have never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. I have always tried to avoid making promises I can’t keep! Hahaha! I have, however, always enjoyed the beginning of each new year. I am a nostalgic soul that loves to look back on the memories of the past year, listen to the top music […]
How to use the S.O.A.P. method of Bible Study
The year 2020 is just around the corner and many of you are making a New Year’s Resolution to dig deeper into scripture. So I wanted to share with you one of my favorite methods of Bible Study. It’s referred to as “SOAPing”. When I first started using this method of study I went […]
The Reason for Seasonal Decorations
Awww… Christmas time is in the air, our trees are up, presents tucked neatly under, our homes smell like candy canes and are lit up like the 4th of July. Isn’t Christmas time just wonderful? Well, most of the time it is. It is wonderful, but why do we do it? No not, why do […]