"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men." Romans 12:17, KJV That last rock hit hard. I had not known it was coming. My beat up shield had become heavy and my battered defense was down. But to be honest, the rocks that hit hardest are those …
"Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:16, ESV I've been called a fair number of things in my 29+ years. Mostly good... some relatively not favorable... needless to say humans and …
"When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things …
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 We love a good "Cinderella" story. At least I do. One where the main character faces impossible odds and it gets to that pivotal moment where all is lost and then... they rise. They make the …
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 One of my favorite games growing up was one which my sisters and I created titled "Pearl Harbor". We would go out to our front field which ran along the state route we lived by and starting in the back we would try to …
A picture is worth a thousand words. Everywhere I can fit a photo frame has a photo frame. My reasoning- I love to be surrounded by the smiling faces and moments which have shaped my life. My parents and sisters, best friends and cousins, nephews and new adventures. Alas, I believe many of you will …
1, 2, 3, 4, I declare... a thumb war! Just kidding. We will not be declaring any wars today, at least that was not my initial intention. However, a thumb war could be a great way to liven up a rather dull day and requires minimal preparation. Regardless, we will move on to what we …
Declare Hope 