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
So often as of late we hear that when bad storms, floods, tornados, or any other natural disasters occur, it is a result of climate change. Many have bought into this ideology and immediately blame human occupation on earth as a direct cause of climate change. Alarmists beckon great change is needed or the earth … More Climate Series No. 6 – Storms
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker I was thinking about this quote in light of the last 21 months of global disruption. Consider life. And consider how government treats us. Is someone else calling the shots in our life and dismissing us as … More Have you given up your power?
This post: Nov. 15 – Nov. 20 // For all posts CLICK HERE “Unbelievable.” That is the word one of the head PICU doctors used in describing AJ’s situation. The doctors and nurses have been amazed. And so have we. AJ has had an incredible week where there have been some ‘gains’ in his health. … More AJ…Unbelievable Trooper
Need to gain a greater perspective in today’s world? Step outside on a clear night and look up at the starry host. No one ever looks up at the clear night sky and exclaims, “I am amazing!” No, looking up at the vastness and beauty of the night sky does something to us. Looking up … More Gaining Perspective
Severe thunderstorm warning… code language for… “Get ready to be amazed and humbled by just a fraction of God’s power.” We’ve all seen the warnings. Thunderstorms are an amazing phenomenon of creation… very much in God’s control. And very much a display of His power. “He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were … More Severe Thunderstorm Warning
“It is only by believing in God that we can ever criticize the government. Abolish God and the government becomes the God. That fact is written across all human history… whenever the people do not believe in something beyond the world, they will worship the world. But above all they will worship the strongest thing … More Abolishing God?
“The relentless beauty that bursts forth in this broken world is a reminder of the beauty of the relentless love God has for us.” Mark Wanders, Sept. 28, 2020 Almost daily, if we are open to it, we can experience beauty bursting out all around us — in the midst of a messy world — … More Beauty as reminder
I wonder if in the challenges and frustration of isolation God is teaching us that for too long we isolated Him to the margins of our life. It was often, “Not now Lord… I’m busy!” And all those things we buried ourselves in… fell to the wayside when crisis hit. Closed. Due to COVID-19. We … More Easter Isolation and Pondering Eternity
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