(Note: This was originally written ten years ago. My mother is now 91 and still living in her own home. My father passed away at age 90 about three years ago. I am thankful to still have Mama.) Last Sunday I was moved by the words of the anthem the choir sang. Being one of the choir members, the words had more time to sink in for me than for most who only heard the song once. The name of
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15 NIV) Do you have days, sometimes weeks, months, even years, when you find it hard to be thankful? …times when life’s disappointments and burdens weigh you down and you find yourself dwelling and stewing over them? It seems unpatriotic or sacrilegious to mention such a thing now, one day before Thanksgiving, but for many it is reality. Thanksgiving
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV) I probably don’t have to tell any of my readers who live in the United States that Thursday is Thanksgiving. Every school kid knows that they get out of school for two or three days because it is Thanksgiving. And most kids probably were asked by one or more teachers to tell what they were thankful for during
Note: I’m giving a speech on this topic for Toastmasters this week so I thought I would write it up and post it on my blog, just for practice. I know some of you are Facebook users. Others of you may think it’s a bunch of nonsense. And then there are some of you who may be wondering what it’s all about. Is Facebook right for you? Whatever your take on it, I would like to share with you some thoughts about using Facebook. I consider
Read John 14 (Click on the link to read it in NIV or select your prefered version when the window opens.) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) You hear it a lot today… “I’m a good person. I don’t need the church or all that Bible stuff. I’ve tried to live a good life like Jesus said we should. I’m not worried about the