“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • The Towel Step

    We use the term "throwing in  the towel" to describe quitting in the middle of a project or dream. It is to admit defeat or failure.  The etymology of the term is based on the literal meaning of throwing a… Continue reading

  • A Benediction

    May your days be filled with the joy and expectancy that playfully wrap the gift of purpose. May your wheels never spin except to take you deeper into the grounding of truth. May grace supply you with every need. And… Continue reading

  • Take Charge and Win

    When You Feel Like Giving Up– Take charge of your discouragement. An Answerbag friend’s question sparked these thoughts in me and I share them to encourage you.  Everyone feels like giving up from time to time. You are physically, emotionally,… Continue reading

  • Social Networks – Are they a FAD?

    Social networks are only a fad if you have a very long memory. In other words, there is nothing new about them. Humans have been networking for business and social interests for centuries, Now the Internet has become a useful… Continue reading

  • Thank You

    Thank you for being a friend and for building people! You are one of a kind. You are a vital link in the network of life. You cannot be replaced. You must not disappear into the background. You have a… Continue reading

  • Pentecost

    Reflecting on Pentecost today, and its relation to Memorial Day, missions, and the church, I have a flood of thoughts cascading through limited cerebral real estate. My sermon text for today is from my expository series on Romans and yet,… Continue reading

  • Nor the Memorial of Them Perish

    (Esther 9:28) And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish… Continue reading

  • The FLOW of Grace

    It has been suggested that when storms come into our lives, that we "go withthe flow." I would like to suggest that we embrace grace as a flow of God’s mercy and attention in our lives. Psalm 11:1 – "In… Continue reading

  • Flip the Greatness Switch

    When you dream great, worthy dreams, you connect to a place in your heart where you flip the switch that turns on an attitude of expectancy and wonder, thus activating imagination and motivation. When this happens, you engage yur mind… Continue reading

  • PACE

         "Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint." - Proverbs 23:4 (NIV)   This may seem like a rather strange admonition, but it is absolutely necessary to remind ourselves of its truth. Many… Continue reading

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