Living In The Present

I have never known whether it is best to live in the present or the future. I knew I should learn from the past, but not live in it because of this scripture: “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached...

Conquering Anxiety

I had a doctor’s appointment this morning. I tried everything I know to keep my blood pressure down, but I have the kind of anxious mind that with just one thought I can shoot my blood pressure up to stroke level. And there’s no stopping it. My fear today?...

Pockets of Grace

Years ago I read a book by Robin Jones Gunn titled Victim of Grace When God’s Goodness Prevails. When I was trying to think of a title for this blogpost, Pockets of Grace popped into my head. I have a feeling that thought came from something Robin wrote in her...

Finding Your Place to Serve

I’ve been in many churches in my lifetime and I’ve never found my true niche for serving. I’ve enjoyed being with children of any age. I enjoy teaching Sunday School lessons. I enjoy singing in choirs, although in two different churches I had very...