Jesus Isn’t Amway

  A few years ago I noticed that my tires appeared low in air so I made a point of stopping at a gas station to pump some life into them. Admittedly, I was struggling just a tich with the hose and making it reach around to the far side of the car. I mean, really...

A Sin Checklist?

I am currently going through a workbook study and the author stated he had perceived a time of silence from God and suggested that when that happens, we should go through our “sin checklist” and make sure there wasn’t any unconfessed sin in our lives. After...

Through the haze of pain

I was reading Mark 1:29-39 and the story retells of Simon-Peter’s mother-in-law being very ill with a high fever. Jesus was told of her condition and he went to see the sick woman. When He arrived, He held her hand and helped her up out of bed; instantly healing...

Silent Retreat

As some of you know, I recently went on a silent retreat. It was by far one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Although I was a bit dismayed when I initially told people that I was going because many laughed out loud and wondered how I would manage no...

Too Much of a Good Thing

I love Starbucks. I love the coffee. I love the pastries. One of my most favorite are coffee frappuccinos. I recently decided that since I liked the small size so much, why not try a large just to enjoy it all the more. Half way through the venti frapp, I came to...

Living with Regret

Regret. It’s a terrible emotion. It can take hold of your heart and soul. You hardly think of much else but that one thing you wish you had done, you had not done, wish you had said or not said. You replay the scenario again and again in your head and wish you had...