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In a letter to her husband, Abigail Adams once wrote, “We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.” That may seem like an ironic quote to read from a blogger who obviously has a great love of words, but I have purposefully refrained from posting anything the past few weeks…Continue Reading “Too Many Words”
It’s a census year. Have you completed your response to the 2020 US Census? Humans love to count and measure things, don’t we? It’s comforting. If we can quantify it then surely, we can understand it and maybe even control it, right? It’s also often prideful. When we number our possessions, or likes, or circle…Continue Reading “A Census, a Plague, Have Mercy!”
Who else thinks that the thrift stores are going to have a heyday when they all open again? So many people I know have used the extra time on their hands during our sheltering in place to clean out attics, closets, basements, and garages. I’m guessing that those of you who enjoy thrift store shopping…Continue Reading “Quarantine Cleaning and Playing Offense”
As I am writing this, my grandfather is likely approaching his final days on earth. His almost 91-year-old body, which has been ravaged by old age and dementia, is giving out. And although we will miss him being with us when God calls him to eternity, I know his spirit longs to be with His…Continue Reading ““I’m Blessed””
And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms…But Peter said, “I have no silver and…Continue Reading “Sunday School Flashback”
“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.” Philippians 1:12 I had the extreme honor of spending this past weekend with the ladies of Christ Church Memphis for their annual women’s retreat. This year’s theme was “This is my Story. This is my Song.”…Continue Reading “This is My Story. This is My Song.”