"Life yields only to the conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in. You will be living off stolen goods, and your muscles will atrophy." Dag Hammarskjold Continue reading

I was a bit surprised in a word study today. There are 34 references to the word, "taste" in the New International Version of the Bible. While several boos used it three times, the most frequent user was the author… Continue reading

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) An Ongoing Bariatric Journey – Day 5 It is strange to awaken with such a diametrically unique… Continue reading

On Thursday, I became the proud new steward of a one ounce pouch to substitute for an over-inflated stomach that had ruled my life and undermined my health for a long time. Now, I am home making adjustments. I sent… Continue reading

Tonight as you prepare to rest, just be. Being is what you were meant for, made for, and are maturing into. You are, after all a being, human and developing. Be yourself. Be REAL – Responsible, Evolving, Authentic, and Loving.… Continue reading

I am shutting down online activity for a few days in order to get fired up. At 5:30 A.M. tomorrow, I check into Clovis Community Hospital for gastric bypass surgery. For the rest of my life,, I will eat much… Continue reading

I found this inspiring and am passing it on to you: "Many of us can recall a teacher who inspired us to make the most of our strengths and encouraged us to overcome our weaknesses. Show your appreciation by thanking… Continue reading

 "And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.  And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying … And the angel… Continue reading

I posted this on our Church Newsletters Plus blog this morning. However, when i read the printed version, I found all sorts of errors. I fixed them there and am reposting it here. There are two roads to life. They… Continue reading

To bear the cross of Christ is to do what He did – to bear the burdens of others. Continue reading