Things have been soggy in West Texas this past year. Green is not an expected late summer and early fall color. This year, however, prairie grass is still green, very plentiful, and much taller than usual! Weeds are growing like
When is the last time you felt rested? I don’t mean the time you managed to get to bed before midnight. I mean really rested. We don’t live in a culture conducive to rest. Even in the church we can
Everyone is looking for joy. Marketing companies know this. Every commercial promises the same product: joy. Want some joy? Buy our hand cream. Want some joy? Sleep on this mattress. Want some joy? Eat at this restaurant, drive this car,
Even though we experience seasons of celebration, all of us go through difficulties and hardships in life. At times we may find ourselves in despair, wondering if the Lord understands or even notices us. The truth is that He does
My wife and I have four children, with our oldest in college and youngest in elementary school. Helping them develop their own walk with God is on our minds—a lot! So are questions about why so many young people are
“WHAT SHOULD I do with my life?” Today, many of us are asking this question, but consider this: Do you realise that it is okay to ask God for advice on any area of your life? James 1:5 NLT, says,
…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). You be you! Don’t be your parents or grandparents. You can admire them, appreciate them, and learn from them. But
Some kids love to brag about their dads. If you eavesdrop on neighborhood conversations, you’ll hear children saying, “My dad is bigger than your dad!” or Read More »
My mom suffered an exceptionally awful day when we moved her from independent to assisted living. Like many people with dementia experiencing a change, she defiantly Read More »