Every store seems to be filled with hearts, cupids, and other Valentine’s Day paraphernalia. It is that time of the year. It is time to focus on love. Or is it? It seems that the kind of love that our culture promotes is little more than a feeling you might (or might not) have. In … Continue reading Love God’s Way
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God’s Gift at Christmas
A brown paper bag was all that I needed. In my pre-Kristi years, I developed a certain reputation for how I wrapped presents. Back then, you could still get your groceries in brown paper bags, and that was what I chose for wrapping my presents. I asked a cashier for a few extra bags every … Continue reading God’s Gift at Christmas
Are You Ready for Christmas?
Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope yours was special as you expressed your gratitude to God for His many, many blessings. But now – we enter the Christmas season. Are you ready? I am not asking if you have all of your presents, have put up your decorations, have all of your parties … Continue reading Are You Ready for Christmas?
We Need the Spiritual Fire
It is SO hot! I remember when we had consecutive days of record heat that surpass what we have right now, but I do not remember “feeling” as hot as I do now. Perhaps aging does that to you. Perhaps I am a wimp. At any rate, it is SO hot. I can drink water … Continue reading We Need the Spiritual Fire
What Is Going on with the Price of Things?
Whether you are purchasing eggs, gas, a home, or just about anything else, it is hard to ignore how expensive things are getting. You may want to lay the blame at someone’s feet or at some group’s feet, but the fact is that things cost more (no matter how we got here). Many of us … Continue reading What Is Going on with the Price of Things?
I Love…
I realize that this is coming out several days before Valentine’s Day, but I wanted to talk about love. No, not necessarily the love on display on February 14, but real love. Most people get a little mixed up on what love is because we use that word for many reasons. We think of love … Continue reading I Love…
Bless Her Heart
“Bless her heart!” Have you heard that said? Have you ever said it? We Southerners have tried to turn gossip into an art form. We say what we want and then pretend like we really care about the person or situation. BUT – how do you like it when others gossip about you? What does … Continue reading Bless Her Heart
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