Encouragement
Haiku – Stillness
Waves of endless noise, Crash as I swim toward stillness. There, a voice. God speaks. “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
Read more "Haiku – Stillness"Why “The Andromeda Evolution” is a Must Read for 2020!
In 1969, Michael Crichton published a techno-thriller entitled The Andromeda Strain. The novel, which became a worldwide hit, featured an alien virus which behaved in unexpected ways and threatened the existence of life itself on Planet Earth. If you loved Crichton’s Jurassic Park, Timeline, or Sphere, then you would appreciate this one. It was fast-paced, scientific, and […]
Read more "Why “The Andromeda Evolution” is a Must Read for 2020!"Finding Hope in the Darkness
We’re officially two weeks into the school year, and it is promising to be one of our most interesting school years yet! Ever since COVID-19 shut down the entire country in March, even the smallest and most routine tasks have suddenly become very complicated. Not to mention the constant noise of one political party trying […]
Read more "Finding Hope in the Darkness"The Spiritual Significance of the Sailboat
“It’s smooth sailing all the way with God of the Angel Armies.” – Psalm 84:12 (MSG) Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book – The Purpose Driven Life – claims that in order for any individual or organization to achieve success they need a picture, or symbol, that captures the essence of their mission. If […]
Read more "The Spiritual Significance of the Sailboat"Butterfly Joy
“Happiness is like a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne Over Spring Break our family visited The Butterfly Palace in Branson, Missouri. How incredible it was to learn about how much these delicate creatures can accomplish in the […]
Read more "Butterfly Joy"Are You Climbing a Broken Ladder?
Martin Puryear, Ladder for Booker T. Washington, 1996 “Why do I feel I have to reach, believe I have to rise, When You never said I had to climb these broken ladders?” -Selah While living in Fort Worth, Texas, I visited the Museum of Modern Art and came across a sculpture by […]
Read more "Are You Climbing a Broken Ladder?"Healing the “Generation Gap” in Christian Music – One Song at a Time
Today’s churches are having a find time holding onto their worship leaders, and at times it seems that every song rubs someone the wrong way. Why is this? Kenny Lamm, the Worship Consultant for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, has this to say about the situation: […]
Read more "Healing the “Generation Gap” in Christian Music – One Song at a Time"Motivating Monday – Appreciating My “Silver Lining”
Some of you will remember my post from a few months ago about declaring war on my stubborn gray hair and fighting to maintain my youthful appearance. Well, sadly, the “Gray-Hair Saga” continues! I quickly realized that hair dye is not only expensive, but washes out incredibly quickly. It’s just so […]
Read more "Motivating Monday – Appreciating My “Silver Lining”"Writer’s Wednesday – Making Every Second Count
“Don’t count every second – make every second count.” – Unknown “Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.” – Henry Ford Unless you’re fortunate enough to be earning a full-time salary for your writing, you most likely squeeze your writing into an air-tight schedule. If you fall […]
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