Wednesday Greetings, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." Lao tsuBut remember, not all steps occur with our feet. Sometimes the first step is in our minds, in our hearts, in our dreams...But to get anywhere, you have to set direction and head that way.So, set your...
Wednesday Greetings, As I arrived at the church campus this morning, the motorcycle cop was out front using a radar gun to catch people speeding. Speed Traps! No one really likes them. Most of us think they are unfair. The police officer hides by our Memorial...
Wednesday Greetings, Will Rogers is quoted as saying:"Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects."It's a great reminder that none of us have to know everything. That would be too great a responsibility for one human.It's a great reminder that we need each other. Each...
Wednesday Greetings, Two Things I am remembering this week:Romans 14:7-9 "We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the...
Wednesday Greetings, "What day is today?"A retired person asked me recently this wonderful question. And, as one still working and living by the calendar, I must admit that I was wonderfully jealous. I've experienced the feeling of not knowing what day of the week it is on...
Wednesday Greetings, If you are looking for something to wear... try this!Colossians 3:12As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.You'll be beautiful and handsome and gorgeous in these! Peace in our...
Wednesday Greetings, Oh no. What will they think of you? For many of us it's really hard to share our faith with others, strangers, friends, and even family. Yes, even among our friends and family, maybe even especially with our friends and family. What...
Wednesday Greetings, This time of year I often think of how much work it took to create the Declaration of Independence. Crafting words and phrases, matching ideals and goals, fashioning a foundation. What a glorious day it was when it was completed and signed.And yet, then, the...
Wednesday Greetings, "I not only use the brains I have, but all I can borrow."Woodrow WilsonVariety and differences are gifts from God. What we do with them is our way of thanking God.I do believe that if we all put our heads together, we could find peaceful ways through the...
Wednesday Greetings, Come on Monsoons! We've had that phrase on the church marquee for a week. There's been a few sprinkles.I've been praying for rain! There's been a few sprinkles.I guess prayer doesn't work.But in the last week I have rejoiced in each little rain...