Tag: Christianity

  • Daddy Knows

    Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Psalm 127:1a My wife and I enjoy the show “Holmes Makes It Right” on HGTV. If you haven’t seen it, the show stars Mike Holmes, a veteran contractor and home inspector, who helps homeowners fix major issues with their properties. On many…

  • Peace that Isn’t Pitiful

    “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you  I do not give as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Have you ever attempted to bring peace to a difficult situation and failed? This happened to me once with a room full…

  • What Time is It?

    What Time is It? “My times are in Your hands;” Psalm 31:15a The most accurate clock on earth is the US Atomic Clock in Fort Collins, Colorado, and I have a little clock at home that is connected to it. Using a low frequency wireless transmission, the US Atomic Clock beams it’s super-accurate time signal…

  • That’s Not Fair!

    Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging.” says God. “I’ll take care of it.” Romans 12:17-19 The Message It’s a privilege to spend most of my days teaching four and…

  • Signs of Hope

    “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”  Hebrews 6:19 A recent devotional from Our Daily Bread tells the story of a recovering addict named Elizabeth who leaves encouraging notes on the car windshields of strangers.  She often closes these with the words, “Much love.  Hope sent.” #inspiring However, a query…

  • The Times They Are a-Changin’

    “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “What is your name?”, I asked a patient in the Alzheimer’s unit where I visit once a month. “My name is *Ellen,” she replied, “but it will change.” Apparently, there are those who know they have dementia and those who…