• America, the Land I Love

    America, the Land I Love November 5, 2024, we had an opportunity to cast our votes for the selection of President in our country. No matter the outcome, there can only be one winner selected for the next four year term. On Monday, November 11, 2024, we will celebrate Veteran’s Day. Both our newly elected…

  • A Teachable Moment

    A Teachable Moment My daughter Stephanie and I left early for the grocery store. Kevin needed the car to go to work and would be gone most of the evening. We shopped for the items on our list and were heading home. I drove in the middle lane, knowing the third lane was about to…

  • He Knows Your Name

    He Knows Your Name “But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,And He who formed you, O Israel:“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name;you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) It’s refreshing when we cross paths with a friend whom we haven’t seen for some time. We call each other by name and…

  • A Burst of Sunlight

    A Burst of Sunlight I believe it’s safe to say that we have all been in dark places in our lives. It may be a literal place of blackness, but more often than not, it is a time with shadows that confuse us as to which direction to take. “And I will bring the blind…

  • Seasons Part 2

    Seasons Part 2 What thoughts come to your mind as you view this photo? Do you appreciate the intricate lines of black and red in both bold and slender display? Or do the complex images create a web of confusion? How about this photo? A relaxing swim or relief seeing the light at the end…

  • Seasons Part 1

    Seasons Part 1 “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 (KJV) Autumn. It’s my favorite season. Some of the highlights of this period are the cooler weather; shorter days; school is back in session for a new year;…

  • “Are You Okay?”

    “Are You Okay?” My son Kevin Jr has a kind heart and will on numerous occasions ask this question to anyone who he feels is hurting in some way. God created us to love Him and to love one another. (Matthew 22: 37-39 KJV) There are many ways to love others: Helping someone with a…

  • Don’t Stop Praying

    Don’t Stop Praying What is prayer? A Google search reveals that “in Christianity, prayer is a way for people to communicate with God, and is considered central to the Christian life. It can be a two-way conversation where people both speak to and listen to God, and can be spoken, silent, or sung.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 KJV “Do…

  • Forgiveness

    Forgiveness There is healing and freedom when we choose to forgive one another. Jesus gave us the best example on the cross, directing His prayer to His Father all the while people were screaming, “Crucify him!” “Then said Jesus, ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.’” Luke 23:34 King James Version (KJV). …

  • Rest

    Rest Rest. It’s something most of us would like, but many times we don’t take the time to do it. We live in a fast-paced world. It seems there is always one more job, project, or responsibility we must complete. Each of us has 24 hours each day, but for some of us, there still…