Category Archives: Christian Living

So Many

Isn’t it intriguing that living on the same planet, dealing with the challenges of life, causes some people to wilt and others to flourish and grow stronger? Faith, hope and love… Continue reading

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Driving Through the Red

When even the big rig drivers are pulling off the road, you know you’re driving in some intense rain. Of course, you should probably know that just from the intense rain! Continue reading

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A Change of Seasons

This explosion of green and growth around us reminds us that there is a season of refreshing… if we do not give up during the droughts of our lives. Continue reading

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Monday’s Prayer

Not in the mood for prayer today? This might be just the one you need! (If not, go ahead and offer it up for someone else… like me!) Continue reading

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Hiking the Mountain

Sharing good memories and making new ones, being in a place of beauty with people you love… creature and creation in harmony… ahh, blessing! Continue reading

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Observations in Extra Innings

Even an old cliche can hold powerful truth… and a baseball game can have a larger meaning. Continue reading

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In Turbulent Times

In these times of polarization and political hostility, it is especially vital that we remember–and practice–the best parts of what we claim to believe. Continue reading

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Warm Blessing on a Chilly Day

As Charlie Daniels sang many years ago, “There’s some things in this world you just can’t explain.” Some of those things are mighty fine! Continue reading

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Kicking Against the Goad

What is the part of you that God has been working on the longest? What is the part that seems to be taking the most time and effort to re-shape into the reflected image of Christ? Continue reading

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Even Within These Walls

Don’t you love it when you see someone help others accomplish something good, especially when you know it wasn’t easy for them?! Continue reading

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