Over the past few days, while I have been sick *and forced to be quiet* I have had a lot of time to think and reflect. I think we may have played into the enemy’s hands (not meaning to), but none the less I fear we have. Consider this ~ The last few years, the main focus of the church has been much talk of the rapture and most people seem to believe in a pre-trib rapture. The government continually talks about global warming, climate...

I recently had the opportunity to review Keri Wyatt Kent’s latest devotional, Simple Compassion. If you are looking for a new devotional with a fresh new look for the New Year, this is the one I would pick. The following is my review: Would you like to start 2010 with a new outlook, a fresh plan? Pick up a copy of Keri Wyatt Kent’s latest devotional, Simple Compassion. Released just in time for the New Year, Simple Compassion...

In spite of the cooler temps, Thanksgiving really is my favorite holiday, coming on the heels of my favorite season. It is a time, when the trees are shedding their leaves and we tend to shed some of the artificial baggage we have allowed to cloud our heart over the last few months. It is a strange, but joyful feeling when we move from the season of wanting….wanting to go here, wanting to see this, wanting to do that….to the...

Hear the Roar?  Are You Scared Yet? Part 1 Have you notice, I’ve been quiet for a while?  I have been  pondering all the “roaring” that seems to surround  each of us daily.  During this time, I have come to a few conclusions and if you don’t mind, I would like to share these thoughts with you. Most everyone is familiar with the verse in 1Peter warning us to “be sober and vigilant; because our adversary the devil, as a roaring...

Two things I know for sure: 1) God is perfect and does not make mistakes. 2) No matter how hard we try, we are not perfect and we make mistakes. I fear I may have offended an online friend. She is a bright, witty, dear person. She is married and never had children; however, she works in an after school program with elementary age children. She had posted a little about their family vacation that included being at a campground with her...