Several years ago, there was a pastor who was having difficulties in his ministry—so much so, that he was moving to another ministry. At that particular time, we were at a highpoint in our ministry. I remember one of our children saying, “How can they be so excited about leaving? I’d die if we had … More Ready to Die? Really?
Ah, if you are an expert in “Bambiology,” you will recognize these words as an admonition from Bambi’s father. Bambi has just been shot while in midair and lands on the other side of the canyon, safe from the hunters but not from the forest fire. It is imperative that he gets up! Time is … More Get up, Bambi—GET UP!
And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.Then touched … More 20/20 Vision Faith
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 God has seen fit to allow us to live by a calendar while we dwell here on earth, and while the old gospel … More This Vapor Called Life
After the last post, you may think that everything is resolved–life is all rosy. Not quite, BUT God… He is ever faithful. The verse that keeps popping in my mind is: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, IF we faint not.Galatians 6:9 The ministry is not … More The Ecstasy of His Doings
That’s quite a statement! What would make someone say that? I can’t share my particular difficulties right now, but I do know that there’s not much else that Satan could throw my way that would be more difficult! As I walked down our dirt road, my mind was in a whirl and my heart was … More The Darkest Days of My Life
I’ve been teaching piano lessons now for over forty years, and I’ve had a lot of different students! Some have gone on to college, majoring in music, while others didn’t make it past the first year! I’ve noticed something over the years, and my conclusion may surprise you: I’d rather have a student who is … More Talent or Tenacity?
I have to admit, there are times while I’m subbing for music teachers, that an old ache fills my heart. I love teaching music, and I would have enjoyed making that my career. I believe I would have been successful. I just finished a very hectic day for an awesome teacher. She’s great and has … More Don’t Question God’s Calling
Once again, I’ve purchased a solar-powered dancing flower. I really love these things, and they make great souvenirs. Every time I see it dancing in the sunlight, I picture it in the window on vacation! (I couldn’t resist capturing my roses in the photo as well. They may not dance, but they sure are beautiful!! … More Dancing in the Sun
The end is near! There’s a meteor ready to crash into the earth and kill us all! The economy is collapsing in October! Last night’s Supermoon/Blood Moon must mean something bad! It’s so sad that this world is so paranoid. It seems like there’s always someone heralding the end of the world. Just this weekend … More The Promise of another 1,007 years
