No, this is not a list of things you should/must do before summer is over. It’s a list of summer things to enjoy with gratitude. When was the last time you thanked God for: Warm weather Extra daylight The pleasure of an unexpected cool breeze Air conditioning on those really hot days Cold water –…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Summer Solstice
It’s the first day of summer. As delightful as that sounds, summer can be hot and cranky, even more so now that we are dealing with global warming. (No matter your views, the truth is that summer can be … difficult.) The other uncomfortable truth about the summer solstice is this: now the days are…
Corny Dad Jokes
Why did the man name his dogs Rolex and Timex? Because they were watch dogs. Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re so good at it. What do you call a fish with no eye? A fsh. A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says,…
Our Good Father
Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called “children of God”—and that is not just what we are called, but what we are. Our heredity on the Godward side is no mere figure of speech—which explains why the world will no more recognize us than it recognized…
Our True Father
I will be a true Father to you, and you will be my beloved sons and daughters,” says the Lord Yahweh Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:18 The Passion Translation And so that we would know that we are his true children, God released the Spirit of Sonship into our hearts—moving us to cry out intimately, “My Father! My true Father!”…
More about Truth
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Proverbs 30:5 New Living Translation For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. Psalm 33:4 New Living Translation Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me.All day…
Truth About Me
My stoic German grandfather once told my mother, “I’ve made so many mistakes.” I know. Me, too. Sometimes, when I am falling asleep, thoughts of past failures and mistakes crowd my mind: Misunderstandings blown out of proportion, destroying relationships. My own unhappiness leaking out and singeing everyone around me. Hurtful “jokes.” Promises not kept. Failing…
Truth About God
(Verses from Psalm 145 The Passion Translation) 3 Lord, you are great and worthy of the highest praise! For there is no end to the discovery of the greatness that surrounds you. 8 You’re kind and tenderhearted to those who don’t deserve it and very patient with people who fail you. Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks…
Smart Phony?
One Day at a Time
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Grant me the patience with changes that take time, appreciation of all that I have, tolerance of those with different struggles, and the strength to get up and…