In a world fraught with lies and deception, how do we know the truth? Centuries ago, in this same world of lies, Jesus entered in and declared, “I am the Truth.” He broke the cycle of lies so typical to this world. Truth showed up as a person to fulfill promises of better things… that … More What is Truth?
We can hardly make it through a day without coming across another person or group crying out they’ve been offended. “I’m offended!” “We’re offended!” Everyone’s offended. Laws are changing. Bylaws get imposed. Safety circles are implemented. All to allow people to waffle, unoffended, in their own self imposed ideologies, to project their own little moralities … More “I’m Offended.” The Cultural Catch-all that’s Killing Us
Are you looking for a church?There is one thing to avoid. Easy love. That’s right. We need not join churches where love does not challenge us. Easy love is careless love. It’s love that does not take action. It’s accepting you just as you are but doing nothing further about it. A church that will … More One Thing to Avoid in a Church
Seven Months today!! May 29th marks a special day of celebration. It was 7 months ago on October 29th, that we sat at the hospital bedside of AJ and had the difficult conversation that his life was hanging in the balance. He was not expected to live very much longer. And there he was through … More 7 Months… and still Trooping!
March 7 was the big day. Home day. Over 4 months in the hospital, and home day finally arrived. Praise God! AJ had his last bath at the hospital, primarily because they have the coolest bath tub ever, but also it’s nice to travel home clean. All the familiar nurses and hospital staff said their … More AJ… Home!
Some of us believe in miracles. Some of us have experienced miracles. AJ is for us a living breathing miracle. He is not the only one… there are more. But you have to keep your eyes open to them, otherwise you will miss them. For us, AJ is a miracle. “A miracle is a surprising … More AJ…Trooping Home, A Date is Set
Do you realize that all of us would die if it were not for one miraculous phenomenon? That’s right. That phenomenon is germination. Germination is God’s design for what a seed does when it comes into contact with the earth (or dirt, soil). When combined with the correct amount of water, sunshine, and subsequent ground warmth, … More Climate Series No. 7 – Germination
{This post: Jan. 21 – Feb. 8 // For all posts CLICK HERE} It’s been awhile since I’ve written. The days pass by quickly and yet progress is slow. We are feeling the lingering impact of restrictions placed on hospitals regarding how many visitors can visit patients. Since late December it’s primarily been Joanne or … More Trooping through Surgery and Beyond
{This post: Jan. 2 – Jan. 20 // For all posts CLICK HERE} Time was Suspended for a Bit Have you ever thought about death? I have. Not in a freaky morbid way, but really… just wondering about that dying moment and what it would be like and how it will be. I’ve chatted about … More When Trooping Fluctuates
Happy New Year! As we turn the calendar, yet another year goes by. Time is amazing. Twenty four hours form a day, days form months, months make up years. The years come and go, and so we move through history. Time is very much integrated with our climate. How so? The sun and moon were … More Climate Series No. 5 – Time and Seasons
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