A Sweet Commitment

In this present day I don’t believe people, and especially young people, understand the definition of commitment.  Whether it’s commitment to a job, a marriage relationship, family, church involvement, or just a social obligation, we have failed to teach young people...

Soaring

We were enjoying a weekend away at a friend’s home on the Tennessee River. Each morning, I found myself in the black leather chair tucked in the corner at the window’s edge, overlooking the deck and beyond it – the river. The leaves were falling and boats were...

The Blessing from Above

We lay in the dark, after praying, trying to get settled in and go to sleep. All of a sudden, I heard a deep sigh coming from Mark’s side of the bed. I rolled over to face him, asking what was wrong. He said, “I am going through a dark time.” I asked what he meant. He...

Like Clockwork

I love coming to our friend’s place at the lake. I could just sit for hours and watch the water, observing God’s creation in motion. Each morning without fail, like clockwork, a crane comes and perches himself on the water’s edge. It is quite a sight as he places...

The Stillness of the Holy Spirit

As I raised the blinds in the master bedroom, I looked out to see such commotion on the lake this morning. We arrived late last evening, unpacked and crashed before heading to bed; excited about our four days of relaxation and refreshment. Our friend’s lake house is...

Spunky

When I think of the word spunky, I think of our four year old granddaughter, Avery. In case you are not aware of the definition of spunky, it is “possessing or displaying courage, able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching, spirited, brave, and...