Our family is SO sad because our 14-year-old puppy left us this weekend. I enjoyed walking my dog, and she loved it, too. However, it was a little tougher with the COLD weather of late. I normally am not one who has a runny nose, but walking in the cold changes that. Suddenly, my nose … Continue reading Do You Have a Tissue?
Author: DrJayCook
It Is Cold Outside, But Is It Inside?
This weather never ceases to amaze us. The jokes about weather in the south going from cold to hot to rainy to sunny (all in one day) are definitely based on truth. However, I have been cold lately. Have you? It led me to think about a concept we often use relating to being on … Continue reading It Is Cold Outside, But Is It Inside?
Who Are You?
Who are you? Really – who are you? That question usually leads us to think about a label. We think of a name, the family from which one comes, achievements or characteristics, one’s job, one’s failures, one’s flaws, or any other label we can attach. But none of those things truly define who you are. … Continue reading Who Are You?
Do You Have Margin?
When I was working on my doctorate, we had to read Richard Swenson’s book called Margin. I did not understand why it was necessary until I actually read it. I am glad that I did. We all know how busy life is. It is so easy to fill (or overfill) your schedule with things pertaining … Continue reading Do You Have Margin?
What Are You Doing for the New Year?
It is kind of funny how we stay up really late on December 31 and get up late on January 1 because of our celebration of the New Year. But if you think about it, we are actually getting the last out of the old year while starting the new year a little late. The … Continue reading What Are You Doing for the New Year?
What Are You Giving for Christmas?
As the song goes: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Christmas is a wonderful time – no doubt about it. There is a special feeling in the air. We have created lots of traditions for the Christmas season, and one of the most obvious is gift giving. The picking out, wrapping, and giving … Continue reading What Are You Giving for Christmas?
It It All About Jesus
One of the most beautiful buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal in India. The emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its creation to honor his deceased wife. Since it is nearly four hundred years old, many legends have been created in connection with it. One legend describes how passionate the emperor was to build a … Continue reading It It All About Jesus
In Between the Holidays
Thanksgiving has come and gone. Technically, it is not Christmas yet. We are in the in-between time, and what a wonderful time it is. Two verses come to my mind about this wonderful time. Psalm 106:1 states: “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever.” And John 3:16 states: … Continue reading In Between the Holidays
Tornado Lessons
Where were you on Monday evening (November 20, 2023)? I was driving on Highway 16 and reached the Farmhaven community a little after 6:00 p.m. It was raining. Then the winds picked up and hail began to fall. Suddenly, the interior of my truck was filled with the sound of something like a loud whistle. … Continue reading Tornado Lessons
Yes, You Can Be Thankful!
I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and enjoy a time of rest and celebration. However, I really hope that you are experiencing a thankful heart. I also hope that your thankful heart continues to guide you every day. I realize that continually being grateful is not easy, but it is what God … Continue reading Yes, You Can Be Thankful!
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