Turning Up The Light
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Head and Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
If you’ve ever watched one of those amazing circus performances, where one person stands on the shoulders of another, and then another,…
When I Was a Little Kid
Recently, I was able to spend some time with my grandchildren. They are a delight in every way and one of the…
I Spy!
Recently, as I spent time with my grandsons, who are two and four, we worked our way through a few I Spy…
It’s Back to School Time!
Do you remember what it was like when you headed back to school after a long summer? You probably needed new shoes,…
God’s Image and Mine
Sometimes I like to ponder what it means for you and me to be created in God’s image. Does that mean that…
Pie Crust Promises
I love the line from the original Mary Poppins where Mary says, “Oh, those are pie crust promises…easily made, easily broken!” I…
Whew! It Is So Hot!!
Wow! Practically the entire country is sitting under a heat dome. Record temperatures have been noted throughout the South and parts of…
What’s Your View?
Each one of us sees the world through a personal lens. We developed that lens through upbringing and cultural influences, through friendships…
Spaghetti Days
There’s an amazing savory smell coming from the kitchen and giving your nose a treat. Pasta sauce, rich, fragrant, and delicious is…
Let’s Unload those Burdens
The Scottish theologian John Baillie wanted to help people recognize that a personal relationship with God was possible. HIs book, called A…