As Easter approaches, I often think of how Jesus felt anticipating His journey to the cross. He faced a cup He wanted to escape. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus wrestled in prayer that God would let it pass from Him. Matthew 26:39 says, “And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as Thou wilt.”
Read MoreSome of you may remember a song by the Stylistics titled “Break Up To Make Up.” The lyrics of this song explained the nature of the love relationship between this man and woman.
Read More“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” I received several comments on the impact of this phrase in my December Christmas blog. I felt the urge to open the New Year with this simple, but profound statement since a new year invites newness or changes.
Read MoreI tend to resist change. For me, it breeds anxiety and an uncomfortable state that threatens my status quo. But I know sometimes change proves necessary and beneficial.
This Christmas pushed me into accepting a big change. We found ourselves selling our home in the middle of the holiday season. No putting up a Christmas tree, lights, wreaths, nutcrackers, and other decorations. No deliveries of Amazon packages at the house. Those who know me well understand my frustration…. I decorate almost my entire house, but this year, my Christmas changed.
On May 29th of this year, my husband and I flew to the Florida Keys to meet my baby sister, Debbie for a week-long sisters’ vacation (My husband came alone to keep us out of trouble). Since my son Ryan and his family hadn’t seen their aunt in a while, they drove done from Ft. Lauderdale to surprise her and spend two days with us.
She burst into excitement when they walked out on the patio of our hotel suite.
We arrived for early morning service and entered the foyer expecting the usual… speaking to the greeters, picking up our communion elements, and stopping to briefly chat with members as we proceeded to head upstairs to our seats. But our expectations halted.
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