Sometimes I wonder whose life I’m living. The events of the past few years just don’t make sense. I have seen crazy, incomprehensible, obvious things. I have made outlandish alterations to my plans and poured out more than I have to give. I have possessed a spiritual awareness that is mind-boggling, strange, and surprising. A compelling … More The Only Explanation I Have
What’s that deafening rumble of thunder that makes me want to crawl in a hole and hide for the rest of my life? Oh, that? That’s just nine gazillion voices screaming in my ear every waking moment. That’s just the whole world saying, “I’m right, and everyone else on the planet is dead wrong.” Nutrition. Culture. … More How to Survive in a World of Opinion
How would you describe a person who doesn’t obey? Maybe “disobedient” or “rebellious”? How about someone who doesn’t obey the word? Well, let’s assume “the word” is the Bible. So, to disobey the word would be to disobey God’s Word. Agree? But consider this one: Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that … More Sight for My Weak, Distracted Eyes
A few months ago, if you had asked my thoughts on the art of growing houseplants, I probably would have replied, “How hard can it be?” Everything changed when I was gifted a little twin-bucket of succulents – my first ever “houseplants.” I spent the next few weeks worrying over those little things, their lives literally hanging … More The Lesson of the Withering Houseplant
One of the most precious treasures on this earth is gold. Above all else, gold holds the highest value because of its history, appeal, advantages, and rarity. In 1838, with limited forms of travel available, California’s gold caused hundreds of thousands from all over the country to come rushing wildly after it. Did you know there are at … More Rushing Past the Gold
Journey of the Word 