Monthly Archives: July 2015

Periodically, I experience a melancholy day. Mine started last night and has continued into today. I’m not always sure why! There isn’t anything specific about which I am worried. The sun is shining outside.  It isn’t seasonal affective disorder (SAD). … Continue reading →

Wouldn’t it be nice if, when we face a complex issue, we could just look for discernible markers from God to show us the right path! This summer when I hiked a bit of the Appalachian Trail you could look … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon a man entered our office complex and asked my admin to see a pastor. He introduced himself, stated that he was driving by, and had some questions. He began by telling me that around ten years ago he … Continue reading →

Running scenarios in my head robs me of my joy! What if this happens or this or this? Over the years I have slowly been learning that the only thing I accomplish by running scenarios is to rob myself of … Continue reading →

Barb and I like to slip away on little overnight vacations periodically. It is good for us to take a break from our chaotic schedules and just enjoy being together. Problem: you can’t take a break from the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

The last few weeks I have been reading and re-reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22. I’m supposed to “rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks” (NASB). And then Paul says that ‘this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” … Continue reading →