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Through
When the Bible says the word of God is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), it’s not just a churchy saying. It’s legit. To me, that means though it was written thousands of years ago, God’s Word is relevant, applying to right here and now. It is good for daily application, no matter our age. It comforts, directs,
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Aging ungracefully
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart but it doesn’t always show on my face these days. Gravity and age tug at the sides of my mouth lately causing a frown/scowl. (Try not to picture Cinderella’s stepmother.) Who knew this would happen? I’ve been using cream and moisturizer. Years ago, I
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A debt that I could not pay
Just before Easter, I needed three $10 Starbucks gift cards for my great-nieces. Having already purchased cute cards, I wanted to get them in the mail ASAP. In Food City at the gift card display, I saw Bob from church. We chit-chatted as I searched for the $10 cards, telling him they were for my
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‘Spice of Life’
We call it “Spice of Life,” and it’s a family favorite. Wait. Let me start at the beginning. Way back in the early 1990s, Baptist Student Union teams came to our church at First Baptist, Belfry. It was electric, though that sounds cheesy. High-energy college students invaded the brick-and-mortar of our congregation like never before.
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No expiration date
When our daughter comes home, we laugh, reminisce, eat delicious food, laugh more, make fun of each other…And then she tells us everything we have that is past its expiration date. Apparently, my beloved and I only look at the date on the milk. Today, the Doritos and the hamburger buns had expired. A while
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Planting and waiting
Every spring, for as long as I can remember, my beloved and I have planted flowers. Over the years, I’ve killed a lot so I know what will thrive and what is sure to die. (Can’t grow a Red-Hot Sally to save my life.) We usually make more than one trip to our local greenhouse
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Driving through the storm
A few weeks ago, after two good days in Bowling Green with some lovely ministers’ wives, it was time to head home. Storm warnings had me leaving earlier than expected. Those Bowling Green-ers watch the weather like crazy. And for good reason. Severe weather, including tornadoes and hail, was forecast. It happened just like they
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Things to remember
When David stepped out in the Valley of Elah that day, he wasn’t afraid. If you don’t know the story told in 1 Samuel 17: The Israelites drew up their battle lines against the Philistines. Goliath, the 9-foot-tall champion from the Philistine army, came out and taunted them for 40 mornings and evenings. He spewed
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Jesus is coming to my house
Jesus is coming to my house today. That sounds like Zacchaeus. His story is in Luke 19. A wee little man, he climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus reached the spot and yelled—maybe He just whispered, “Zacchaeus, you come down, for I’m going to your house today.” But Jesus really is coming to
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The secret disciples
When Jesus died, it would have been more than mere mortals could wrap their minds around. Men and women from all walks of life had heard Him. They believed Him and in Him. They felt His love, saw it in action. He changed their lives, and they followed Him. In John 8:12, He told them,
