Ever had an experience to change the way you looked at nature and the beauty of God’s creation? Happened to me two weeks ago. I wasn’t on a walk in the woods. I wasn’t outside at sunrise or sunset. I wasn’t on vacation in the mountains or by the ocean. It all happened the evening … Continue reading
“The Magnolia Story” by Chip and Joanna Gaines–I finished it yesterday. Their being ‘real people’ who have done a lot with what they’ve had impressed me. I found myself relating to their ups and downs. When I’m immersed in a fiction book, without trying, I find myself taking on the persona of the main character. … Continue reading
Ten first graders looked at the middle schooler lying on the carpet near the center of circled chairs. “Please put each of the colored stickers you hold on Cooper to show where he might have injuries.” Within a few minutes, he had one-inch dots on his arms, legs, back, head, and feet. You may be anticipating that last week’s Bible … Continue reading
“Oh, we call it Summer Worship Arts Camp.” “We have twice as many kids coming as we have on Sunday.” “I didn’t know churches had that anymore.” “Does camp really cost $26.00 per child?” “Oh, of course my child may attend; she comes every year.” These are all comments I’ve heard about Vacation Bible School that … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed when you encourage someone, you encourage yourself? Continue reading
