A few weeks ago I read the lyrics to a contemporary Christians song where the theme and question was “God, can you be small? For me?” I understand the writer’s heart. We all have those moments when we wonder if the amazing, all knowing, All Mighty is anywhere near the vicinity of our pain and grief. He feels so foreign, …

Recently, I recalled my commitment to not grumble or complain this year. I’m doing so-so, but I’m glad the resolution popped into my head. Think it might have had some help? (wink) Anyway, I’m not happy with our new government. Our new president has said some things the press would’ve skewered our former president for saying or doing but have …

. . . aren’t Christian “self-help” books an oxymoron? For years, the “self help” section of Christian bookstores has always struck me as odd, even humorous. I can understand those without Jesus searching for ways to help themselves, but Christians? Christ followers? The King of the universe, the Creator loves us. He’s our friend! What more do we need? As …

Happy New Year. It’s a cool blustery day in central, coastal Florida. We were up ’til 2 a.m. watching a movie with our friends Matt and Jodi. Though, I do believe the two “old guys,” Tony and me, outlasted the two “young guys.” 🙂 I’m getting over a near brush with bronchitis. Sheesh. Never heard those words before. So, I’m …

For the past few days, I’ve been meditating on love. Not the love of the world or Hollywood. I’d need spiritual cleansing if I meditated on the common brand of the word.  I’ve been meditating on the Jesus version of love. The kind Paul the Apostle wrote about in 1 Corinthians 13. Love is patient, love is kind. Love is …

The fall days are gorgeous here. Cold, blue sky over green trees and grass. We don’t get much color in Florida. Yesterday and today were days that made me glad to be alive. I felt humbled by my blessings. I deserve none of them, but God in His mercy, gave them anyway. As we go into the Thanksgiving holiday, meditate …

I read a great blog on Linda Hargrove’s site about racial reconciliation and the reality of one election not fixing all our race issues. She’s right. But, we can go so much farther than we have and are if only we’d be allowed to be who we want to be as a nation. If only we’d heed the words of …

It’s been awhile since I posted, so I thought I’d jot a few words. Have I jotted enough yet? 😉 Went to a conference in Orlando yesterday to hear a couple of seasoned men of God. I don’t normally do stuff like this, but I wanted to hear their insights on our current state of politics and economics, and how …

It’s been awhile since I’ve been eclectic. So, here we go. Winners of Love Starts With Elle Thanks to all who entered and responded to me by email. I’ll pass on your thanks to Thomas Nelson for their generosity in supplying books. Twitter Have you all heard about Twitter? Check it out. I blogged about it on Faithchick, too. Sign …