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  • God is in the Waiting

    God is in the Waiting I’ll be the first to admit I don’t like waiting. Initially, if it looks like a short wait, that’s alright, but as time progresses and nothing happens, my patience runs thin. There are numerous places where we can learn the art of waiting. Airports, restaurants, bus stops, amusement park rides,…

  • In God’s Time

    In God’s Time “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV In the 16th chapter of the book of John, Jesus shares with His disciples about His soon-coming death. He explains that they cannot…

  • The ABCs of the Character of God

    The ABCs of the Character of God “Train up a child in the way he should go,And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) Father’s Day is only a week away, but it’s never too early to remind our children (and ourselves) of God’s character. Check out traits of…

  • Please and Thank You

    Please and Thank You Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”  Good Manners We are a Barney and Friends1 family. My daughter Stephanie has been a fan of the purple dinosaur for thirty-three (33) years. One of Barney’s songs…

  • When God Says, “Wait”.

    When God Says, “Wait”. Technology is both a blessing and a challenge. Microwave ovens became affordable for residential use in the late 1970s, and cell phones became popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. Even as a Baby Boomer, I remember our family enjoying instant mashed potatoes during our evening meal. ATMs and fast-food drive-in…

  • Just in Time

    Just in time God does not keep time as we do. He always existed and has no end. Jesus said in Revelation 22:13 (KJV) “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” Our Distractions vs His Peace Let’s face it. A large majority of our lives will have…

  • Surrender

    Surrender Last week Kevin and I were honored to welcome my niece Angela and her husband Marcus into our new home during their visit to Baltimore. A couple of nights ago, I was sitting in our living room, sharing some personal struggles regarding our family finances and those of the pantry. We are blessed with…

  • Yes, Lord!

    This morning after a general business meeting and a yearly inauguration, I met up with a friend, Mary at our Essex Senior Center. After we chatted a bit, Mary shared with Kevin and myself of a blessing she received from the Lord. “I had been out running errands and noticed my gas light in the…

  • Help is on the Way

    Good evening Love Thy Neighbor (LTN) family. Last night there was an incident where Kevin helped a young man who was having a seizure at a diner we visited. Kevin slid underneath of the boy to protect him from hurting himself. Kevin himself was sore late last night because the boy had extra strength during…