Do you like tea? If you are from the South, one immediately assumes you mean syrupy sweet ICED tea served with a pitcher that is left on the table for frequent refills. If you are from the North, one immediately
Drinking from the Cup
Everyday Saints
The name Mother Theresa is synonymous with self-sacrifice and kindness. She was recognized and revered around the world for over half a century of ministry to the poorest of the poor and the sickest of the sick in Calcutta, India,
Thus Far
The words “thus far” are like a hand pointing in the direction of the past. Whether through poverty, wealth, sickness or health, whether at home or abroad, or on land, sea, or air and whether in honor, dishonor, difficulties, joy,
Spontaneous Praise!
When you are reading, do you sometimes jump ahead to find out “the rest of the story.” I found myself doing that in mid-December when I was searching for a devotional for our December Deacons Meeting. I selected a devotional
Forget the Former Things, Do Not Dwell on The Past
Well, it’s finally here. The end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. Do you think there is anyone who is not glad to see 2020 pass? I wonder how many people are looking to the new year for a
“CHRISTMAS BELLS” By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet, the words repeat of peace on earth, good will to men. And thought how, as the day had come the belfries of all Christendom,
Santa Claus is coming to town….
Oh, the happy memories from childhood. We all have them. The excitement, the anticipation, even the hidden disappointment if the gift was not the exact toy we wanted. These traditions are treasures that we may carry on, build upon or
Learn to Listen and Lift Hearts in the Process
Listen. Good listeners are in short supply. It takes time and requires patience. It also develops friendships and promotes healing. Listeners don’t have answers. Listeners aren’t afraid of silence. They are comfortable with just being there. Good listeners are a
“What Do You Do With What You’ve Got”
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made… Psalm 139:14 This is not Anatomy 101 but have you ever stopped to think about how fearfully and wonderfully we are made? Do you think God is pleased with
TAUGHT BY TURKEYS
As I was going through my DAILY BREAD devotional book for this quarter I ran across this article by Adam R. Holz. At this time of year, we think and talk a lot about turkeys. I was particularly intrigued by