It’s summertime, so my daily walk has to occur in the morning because it gets too hot later in the day. The beauty of the early morning is that there is still dew on the grass, the sun is not quite up, the air is cooler, the birds are singing, and there are lizards and… Continue reading What kind of progress are you making?
Would you walk 500 (or more) miles?
Lots of studies show that walking every day has many physical and mental benefits. Would you sign up through to walk hundreds or thousands of miles? If you did, what would inspire you to do that? Every year, there are thousands of people the embark on such a journey here in the US on the… Continue reading Would you walk 500 (or more) miles?
We are the body….
This past Sunday was Corpus Christi Sunday. Corpus Christi refers to the body of Christ. There are lots of images that come to mind when I think of what that means; the vine and many branches, many parts but one body, we are Christ’s hands and feet. Perhaps you have different images than mine, but… Continue reading We are the body….
Are you using your gifts? Do you know what they are?
I’m sure that it is no surprise to you that we are all unique and have unique gifts. This conversation/topic has come up several times in the past few weeks, so it must be a good time to discuss it. In the Scripture we hear about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we read about… Continue reading Are you using your gifts? Do you know what they are?
The healing power of your hands.
Touch is a central part of our lives. It’s one of our senses, it’s a way through which we experience the world. We hug in greeting or to comfort, we hold hands with kids so we don’t lose them in a crowd, and rub a baby’s back to soothe. Those everyday touches can change the… Continue reading The healing power of your hands.
Do you underestimate people or do they underestimate you?
If we look through history, there are numerous examples of how artists, musicians, engineers, doctors, etc. were underappreciated, undiscovered, or underestimated in their lifetime. Have you ever thought about how that applies to Jesus? (or us by extension?) We have heard about it in the scripture, that people often questioned Jesus or wondered why a… Continue reading Do you underestimate people or do they underestimate you?
Who do you say I am?
Jesus asks the disciples this same question. The give Him all kinds of answers, a prophet, the Messiah, Son of God, etc. The charm here is that Jesus already knows who He is. He asks the question to see how the disciples understand who He is. There have been signs, the disciples know Him, but… Continue reading Who do you say I am?
Ask and you shall receive…
Funny, if you had asked me two days ago amidst my frustration if it was all going to turn around, I probably would have said “not right now”. It’s good to put it all out there, I know that God already knows what I need, but sometimes I need to say it out loud. I… Continue reading Ask and you shall receive…
No rest for the weary?
Is there a situation in your life that is so frustrating that it’s making you tired? Do you wonder if you misguidedly prayed for patience so God is giving you a chance to practice? Just once, can’t something be easy? If you don’t feel this way right now, I bet you can relate. I have… Continue reading No rest for the weary?
What kind of mom are you?
You may have kids or not, but I bet you are a mom to someone, even if you don’t know it. The two times I have moved to different states, I have always found a “mom” who would help in those instances when I needed it. When I moved to Atlanta, my car had issues,… Continue reading What kind of mom are you?