Covid -19 has taken a lot from me. The loss of my brother, most of my income from my work, my freedom to go to church, visit my favorite restaurants, travel or simply get a massage or pedicure. At one point I was even afraid to hug my grand kids! But I'm not alone. We've … Continue reading Covid Comes Home
Tag: Devotions
Things I’m thankful for during coronavirus outbreak
We’re living in a very scary time right now. Everyday life that we took for granted just a few weeks ago, such as going to work or school, the gym or even the grocery store can now prove fatal. We wake up every day to a new Coronavirus death toll and the leaders are warning … Continue reading Things I’m thankful for during coronavirus outbreak
3 hard choices to improve your life
If you've lived more than 20 minutes on earth, you've learned this one thing - life is hard. Work is hard, doing the right thing is hard, even planning the perfect vacation is hard. Getting into the world requires a long, hard push through the birth canal, but that's only the beginning. Have you ever … Continue reading 3 hard choices to improve your life
Soaking up the goodness of God
I love nature because I see the goodness of God everywhere in it. Sitting on my back deck early in the morning, feeling the sun warm the back of my neck to just the right temperature, beholding the blue sky, green trees, pink blooms on the rose bushes and hearing the sound of birds chirping … Continue reading Soaking up the goodness of God
A life without hope
I had the privilege of traveling to Ukraine in the 1990's right after the breakup of the Soviet Union. Our choir was one if the first Christian groups to go in. One if the most stunning things I noticed was the blank stares of hopelessness on everyone's face. The country was in shambles and it … Continue reading A life without hope
New York Cowardly Death Law
Like most Americans, I was appalled to learn that New York has passed a law allowing the murder of unborn children up until the moment of birth and in the same week the Virginia legislature tried to pass a law even allowing a newborn baby to be killed if the mother decided she didn't want … Continue reading New York Cowardly Death Law
The Accuser
Watching the Supreme Court confirmation hearings last summer got me to thinking about all the crazy, stupid things that I did while I was in high school and college. Whether we believe Kavanaugh did or didn't do the things of which he was accused, do we really want to judge people on what they did … Continue reading The Accuser
Think on These Things
“Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report. If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8 From reading this verse, I'd say that God is into … Continue reading Think on These Things
Beyond Excellence
Landy Gardner, the choir director at Christ Church Nashville for nearly forty years, was celebrated for his musical genius and leadership. Despite not excelling in traditional musical abilities, he brought together a choir that produced heavenly music, drawing large audiences and leaving a lasting impact. His secret lay in seeking divine anointing for their efforts.
Enemies of the Cross
Christians everywhere will focus a lot on the cross this weekennd. Rightly so as the cross and resurrection are the basis of our faith. Without it, we have nothing! Interestingly, Paul warned us, in Phillipians, however, about enemies of the cross. “For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even … Continue reading Enemies of the Cross
