So, I got to thinking the other day about all the cell phone usage going on, not only among youth, but really just about everybody. Let’s think back for a moment down Memory Lane (which might really “date” me), but: I remember when NO ONE had cell phones, and when they first came out, they were huge honkin’ things (that really no one in their right mind would want to carry), but, regardless of their size, everyone envied those who…..
Recently, I woke up in the middle of the night with the thought that God would like everyone to take a risk in reading the Bible. I often wake up in the middle of the night with a line running through my head, and must sit up and write it down so I do not forget by morning. In writing poetry, this happens frequently. I write when inspired, even in the middle of the night. In my sleep-fogged haze, while…..
As we enter a New Year, it perhaps should be expected that we may encounter a “new normal” along the way. We might ask….What is “normal” anyway? The dictionary indicates it means conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. This would possibly than mean that a “new normal” would be a new standard, perhaps unusual, out of the ordinary, not expected. It could be looked upon as a renewal in our lives or something that has occurred that we…..
The New Year is always an exciting time. It is a time of renewal, setting goals, putting away the past and beginning the new, looking forward to a year of faith, hope and love. Two top resolutions many people make is getting in shape and better health, both of which are always awesome goals. Another goal we should all strive for is getting in better spiritual shape. We can do this by reading the Bible daily, praying often, seeking God’s…..
Christmas is such an awesome holiday and all that it stands for. Yes, it can bring us closer to family and friends with the sharing of gifts and food, and spending time with loved ones. But the real meaning is in celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to earth to die for our sins. This event is worthy of our taking a quiet moment this day to sit in solitude and contemplation, and thank…..
The holidays are always a wonderful time of giving. Oftentimes we feel within our soul a strong desire to give to those we love and to give to those less fortunate. There’s something special about giving. It makes us feel good, and it makes us feel more loving toward others. It also helps us feel closer to God. Have you ever given a gift to someone you loved or was in need, and you felt good about it the rest…..
As I was reading my devotions this morning … it centered on the importance of “thankfulness.” This truly is a season of giving and being thankful. Today’s Scripture is from Psalm 100:4, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving.” God wants us to be thankful for all things – not just the things we choose to be thankful for – and enter His gates with thanksgiving. This means thankfulness for the good and the bad in life. It’s hard to be thankful…..
I would like to share a story of something that happened at a book signing last weekend. An elderly lady came up to my table where I was signing books and I told her what my book was about. She indicated she really didn’t care much for poetry. I handed her my book and suggested perhaps she could read a couple of the poems to get a feel for my writing style. After several minutes, she looked up at me…..
A friend on Facebook shared a Dennis the Menace Cartoon where Dennis is pointing to the sky saying, “If Heaven is that pretty on the bottom, think how it must look on top!” That got me to thinking about my poem, “I Want to Peek at Heaven.” I was inspired to write this poem when the sky looked exceptionally gorgeous one day, and I thought wouldn’t it be great if we could just peel back the sky and see Heaven…..
Yesterday, at church, the pastor talked about a godly perspective on money. We often worry about money, and we also often spend too much on things we do not need. If we would follow God’s instructions and fearlessly give in tithe and to others, we surely would have more than we ever imagined. Fear, however, often gets in the way. Fear of not having enough, fear of not being able to pay the bills, fear of being penniless and not…..