Don’t you want some peace in your life? When I look around me, I find too few people experiencing peace. Too many people are ready to argue, criticize, and complain about anything and everything. Too many people are so wrapped up in fear and pain. Too many people are worried about whatever might happen next … Continue reading Do You Need Peace?
Fear
When Everything Seems to Be Changing
Does everything seem to be changing? The Cooks have faced and are facing many changes of late. This weekend I had the honor of officiating my niece’s wedding; she is the first of that generation to experience that. However, my son is also about to be married while also graduating from college and beginning dental … Continue reading When Everything Seems to Be Changing
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
What Do You Do When the World Is a Mess?
The year is not over, but it is obvious that this has been a troubled year thus far. We have watched inflation rates rise steadily along with the price of everything else. We have witnessed war in Ukraine. We have seen mobs in action. We have been shocked as hatred spilled over in the Middle … Continue reading What Do You Do When the World Is a Mess?
I Cannot See It
Do you remember Bob Ross painting on PBS? He created amazing paintings and made it look easy. You may remember one of his famous sayings: “There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” Put a blob of paint on the canvas, and he would turn it into a beautiful tree, mountain, or other item. Bob could … Continue reading I Cannot See It
I Didn’t Expect That!
What do you do when you did not know what you would face? I did not know that I would crash my bike. I did not know that my father would have Alzheimer’s. I did not know that Covid was coming. I did not know that the economy would be like a rollercoaster. I have … Continue reading I Didn’t Expect That!