In the summer Chris and I worship at Faith Memorial Chapel in Cedar Mountain. I have shared my love of this outdoor worship venue before here and it continues to be our summer place of worship. The atmosphere is conducive to worship and a newly Continue reading →
What’s So Good About Today?
Good Friday is a day that many Christians observe and the name is often puzzling because what is really good about what happened on Good Friday? Jesus was crucified. That does not sound particularly good, does it? Sometimes it is referred to as Holy Friday Continue reading →
The Final Third: Reflections on Lent and Living a Legacy
. This Lenten season, my church handed out small meditation cards. I didn’t expect the very first one—the card for Ash Wednesday—to stop me in my tracks so completely. It posed a simple, pointed question: “What do you hope your legacy will be?” It’s a question Continue reading →
Advent Brings Love
John 13:34–35 (ESV): 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one Continue reading →
The Third Week of Advent Brings JOY!
JOY! Just reading that word brings a smile to my face. Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? Joy is the feeling of pleasure or happiness. When was the last time you witnessed or experienced true joy? I hope that the answer to Continue reading →
Second Week of Advent – Peace
From Merriam Webster: peace 1 : a state of tranquility or quiet 2. a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom 3. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 4. harmony in personal relations 5. A state or Continue reading →
The Hope of Advent
Advent has always been a really special time for me. I have great childhood memories of growing up and having special traditions during Advent. Advent is the time of preparation and and expectant waiting for the celebration of the nativity of Christ. Sometimes it gets Continue reading →
Reflections
This is one of my favorite pictures from my wedding day. I have several but for some reason I love this one. Never mind the soap dispenser and the feminine hygiene product dispenser next to the paper towels. This was taken long before Photoshop and I Continue reading →
The Day Jesus Came to Connestee Falls
A repost but one that may be new to you. Enjoy. May 7, 2018 Jesus came to Connestee Falls outside of Brevard, North Carolina. And when I say Jesus I mean a truck with Jesus on the side of it. Chris and I passed it Continue reading →
Advent Brings Peace
Second week of Advent brings Peace. Something that our weary world needs so desperately today. What does peace mean to you? For me peace is that feeling that I feel inside when all is right with my little world. It is the feeling of calm Continue reading →