When my brother and I were young, there was a pond in front of our house which for a short time had ducklings. Each day that we went to the pond there was one less duckling. We had no idea what was happening until finally one day we saw the last duckling being pulled under … Continue reading BE A DUCK →

We also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 When Daddy had cancer, our lives seemed consumed with uncertainty and bad news beginning with him being called back to the doctor to repeat a test then being led immediately from the urologist's office to … Continue reading MY GLASS IS HALF FULL TODAY →

For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to … Continue reading STILL HERE, NOW WHAT? →

I awoke to the sound of thunder, and like many others immediately thought of the tornado that ripped through our area two weeks ago then continued on a path of destruction across the United States leaving more than 300 dead and over one thousand injured. Soon after this mornings' thunder, it began to hail, and … Continue reading GOD IN THE STORM →

When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 The past week has virtually been a whirlwind of activity. After reading an article, I began to think about all the cost involved in attending prom. With gas prices soaring and the location of our town … Continue reading PROM DREAMS →