“For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.“ Isaiah 38:18 It’s time, it’s time! It’s time to think about fall cleaning and getting ready for the annual celebrations ahead (if you’re into that sort of thing). Isn’t it funny how the holidays come the same time every year and can still catch us by surprise? Even when we ...
Continue ReadingWeathering the Trials of Our Faith
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter 1:6-7 I don’t have to tell you that seasonal storms and trials are a regular ...
Continue ReadingCranking up for Cruising
“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.” Ecclesiastes 2:24 October is our cruising month and I can’t wait. There is something really fun about cruising along our Gulf Coast with the windows down, responsibilities behind us and the open road ahead. We enjoy ...
Continue ReadingDisplaying the Beauty of God’s Creation
“Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:6 Fall is a fabulous time of year! It’s pleasant watching the hot summer melt into a cool, colorful vision of God’s majestic creation. I love how nature lights up in preparation for the coming celebrations of harvest and gratitude for the blessings gathered. As the leaves turn, wildflowers bloom, produce ...
Continue ReadingOffering a Warm Welcome
“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” I Peter 4:9 “Welcome! So glad you’re here. Grab a seat on the glider and let me pour you a cup of tea.” Okay. I know you’re not here. I was daydreaming. But, wouldn’t it be great to visit on the porch like two old friends while sharing our blessings or burdens and edifying and encouraging each other? A warm welcome makes for a lovely day. Ever ...
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