Going to the beach used to be a regular source of joy for my family when my children were younger. We would search for seashells, set up a tent (and pray that the wind did not take it away), play, rest, and fill buckets with sand and water – over and over. It was amazing … Continue reading Fill Your Bucket This Summer
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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 Rest and Reflection
We are just a few days away from the Labor Day holiday. When I was a boy, Labor Day was not just a holiday. It marked the end of summer and the beginning of school because we did not get into the swing of things until the next day; it was too hot before that, … Continue reading We Need Rest and Reflection
Being busy isn’t always good
It is definitely summer. It is also a time when many of us take vacations. My family has taken many beach vacations over the years. I may not enjoy sunbathing, but there is something special about the beach. The sand on your toes, the salty smell in the air, the sound of the waves – … Continue reading Being busy isn’t always good
What Do You Do When You Are Tired?
I am sure that you are looking forward to what happens this Sunday. It is Daylight Savings Time! OK, that was a joke. Few of us seem to enjoy it because it makes us tired. Not only do we lose an hour, but we also know that we are losing an hour. However, being tired … Continue reading What Do You Do When You Are Tired?