Quotes to honor the dream, legacy, and life of Martin Luther King Jr Day. "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." "Every man must decide whether he will Continue Reading
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
I wrote an article last week to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, please visit here (had to delete link, it's no longer active) to read it if you choose. Researching his life brought me to tears. I loved listening to his online sermons. Interestingly, I hated history when I was younger. And now I enjoy learning about the legacies of others. Continue Reading
Fellowship of the Unashamed by a young African pastor
This statement was read by our youth pastor today at church. As he proclaimed it, he cried with passion and so did many of us listening. Me included. The African pastor supposedly was martyred for his faith and this was found tacked on his wall. It's worth posting. It's powerfully written and I proclaim it too! I hope you will too. Here it Continue Reading
Lukewarm Coffee Served Here
As I prayed for direction with my future writings and blog posts, a devotion I wrote a couple years ago came to mind. I never found a publishing home for it, so I am making my blog its home. I'm posting it because it describes where I have been for far too long. Here it goes. Imagine with me, driving past Dave’s Diner and reading the storefront Continue Reading
The March of the Penguins
The documentary film The March of the Penguins is an incredible glimpse into the life of penguins. I highly recommend it. The storms they face are unlike any we know. Winds a hundred degrees below zero. The obstacles for their survival are many, yet their will to live is strong. They have a plan and a purpose, and they are committed to see it Continue Reading
Christmas Joy
Okay I made it through Christmas. I didn't send out any cards or photos. I was behind schedule. I set my alarm on Christmas Eve and went shopping before the kids woke up. Why I wait until the last minute I will never know. But I did enjoy the season. My family and I had a memorable Christmas time together. We saw The Scrooge play. We went to a Continue Reading