Tag: Good News
An Event Like No Other
As we journey through this year’s Holy Week, with our eyes looking toward Easter, our time takes us through a week of mixed emotions. We see the events of what happened in those few days through a 2000-plus-year lens. We know that Sunday is coming. But each year, we are invited to relive the days… Continue Reading An Event Like No Other
Putting the Pieces Together
Every once in a while, a Puzzler’s Corner is truly about puzzles. Late last year, I learned that COSTCO is selling the largest manufactured puzzle. It is 60,000 pieces and comes in 60 bags of 1,000 pieces. The puzzle image is a map of the world. I have discussed this puzzle with friends, some who… Continue Reading Putting the Pieces Together
Praying Without Ceasing
I come from a family of ministers. My aunt was the equivalent of the Associate Pastor at the church she served. She led Wednesday night prayer services. Her husband, my Uncle Harry would often lift up the prayers each time we gathered. He was a true prayer warrior. Often, he would pray for 45 minutes… Continue Reading Praying Without Ceasing
Give Thanks
I am a prayer warrior. I strive to pray without ceasing each day. From time to time I reflect on the content of my prayers. I have the sense that sometimes I ask God for a lot. Whenever I lift up the Lord’s Prayer, I include an internal list of who and what I’m praying… Continue Reading Give Thanks
Planting Seeds
I know that we are in the midst of Autumn. Right now, raking leaves is a daily chore for me. My next-door neighbor has two 60 foot maple trees in their yard, and they are just now beginning to drop their leaves. Soon, snow will begin in earnest. Even though that’s true, I am already… Continue Reading Planting Seeds
And Now for Something Completely Different
Growing up, I used to watch Monty Python, a British comedy group that was very popular. Their shows were aired on PBS and many of the sketches are classic comedy. In 1971, the comedy troupe created a movie called: And Now For Something Completely Different. I have used this phrase to introduce a couple of… Continue Reading And Now for Something Completely Different
Easter is Coming
We are about to relive the most anguishing moments in our Savior’s life. Maundy Thursday is still the night that I wish hadn’t occurred. The celebration of that particular Seder meal had to be bittersweet for Jesus and the disciples. This is the night that Hebrews celebrated each year, commemorating the promise that God made… Continue Reading Easter is Coming
Esperar
I took Spanish in high school. I began learning the language in the 8th grade and continued to take it into my senior year in college. It was actually the second language I learned. The first was French. I also know some American Sign Language, a little Japanese, and a few words of Korean. Back… Continue Reading Esperar
The New Normal
Wow! Sports are back. Well, not quite. Athletes are competing once again, but it isn’t the same. Tennis and basketball have requested that players restrict their contacts with others and have been placed in a bubble for their matches and games. All teams in MLB are playing, but the schedule has been shortened to 60… Continue Reading The New Normal
I Love to tell the Story
I am a student of film. My mom and older sister had their favorite movies and whenever they were aired on television, the entire family would watch them together. My mom would point out subtle plot lines or camera shots that enhanced the story that was unfolding on the screen. My sister would usually talk… Continue Reading I Love to tell the Story