“On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.’” Matthew 9:12 So without going too much into detail, I had surgery last summer. Things went well during the surgery itself and I recovered, for the most part, according to the doctor’s expectations, with one exception. I had … Continue reading
No Turning Back (by Len Winneroski)
“No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 This week I have been immersed in a wonderful book by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg entitled Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus.(1) I have been interested for some time in … Continue reading
Childlike (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
The big sensation on the web today is the “laughing baby.” The baby’s laughter is stemmed by watching her father tare up employment rejection letters. This morning, as I listened to KLOVE, I couldn’t help but laugh along as they replayed the audio. Pretty soon my five year old son was laughing right along with … Continue reading
Cravings (by Rebecca Albrecht)
“For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107:9 Do you crave anything? Drinks, cigarette, food, new clothes, new furniture….an endorphin high? Is your craving filling a void? Most cravings are a form of a relationship issue. Not just with people but also with things. The word “crave” means … Continue reading
The Prayer for an Unbeliever (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
I have loved my husband for 15 years. I think I knew from the moment that I met him that I was going to love him – deeply, intimately, and without judgement. He was raised in a good home – a Catholic home and attended church regularly. Somewhere along the way he got lost. He … Continue reading
Childhood Games (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I could understand completely if God got tired of me always PLAYING CHILDHOOD GAMES with Him. It seems I’m very good at HIDE-IN-GO-SEEK. I’m always trying to FIND GOD and SEEK HIM. But God isn’t HIDEING. He is always in the SAME PLACE, waiting at the BASE of every situation I have in … Continue reading
Resemblance (by D.A. Cobb)
I remember as a young boy my Dad taking me to get a haircut. When we walked into the shop the barber looked at me and then to my Dad and remarked, “You can never deny he’s your son.” There was a striking resemblance between father and son and it was expressed in more places … Continue reading
Our Promise Keeper (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
2 Corinthians 1:22 says, “He annointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come”. It is life changing once we actually experience the full effect of Christ’s annointing. It is empowering and incredibly humbling when we feel His spirit enter … Continue reading
The Power of Love (by Rebecca Albrecht)
“You shall not take revenge and you shall not bear a grudge; you shall love your neighbor as yourself, I am God.” Leviticus 19:18 Reading an article about love and the Jewish view has been amazingly insightful. Using this scripture they state that Love has an infinite amount of intrigue and power, but primarily it … Continue reading
Living Kaleidoscopes (by Len Winneroski)
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And … Continue reading
The Word (by Rebecca Albrecht)
The word inspires me and gives me hope WHEN I am living right. However, when I am amiss I get upset with the Word….like a pouting child saying it doesn’t work…..yes, you just have to believe it and let it work in you. Of course, like in recovery from anything else in life you have … Continue reading
Belief (by Rebecca Albrecht)
Belief is a choice. God’s word is true and you have a choice to believe that or not. Knowing something is true in your head isn’t easy to live out as the intellect isn’t a great motivator. When this knowing connects with your heart…that is the fuel that ignites!!! Jesus wants the whole world to … Continue reading
The Power of Thought (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
There came a point in my life when that care-free child just disappeared. I found myself burdened down with responsibility, expectations, and self doubt. Day after day, I could feel myself sinking but couldnt find a way to get out. Slowly, I was forgetting the brightness and beauty of life. I was slipping slowly into … Continue reading
Importance (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! How important are you? Or shall I say to whom are you important? My sister Sarah feeds the homeless in Indy on Sat. Mornings. There was this man that she prays for that has nothing, but he still remains strong in his faith under any circumstance. Some would call him a disgrace to … Continue reading
Horrible Choices (by D.A. Cobb)
A few years ago I met a delightful young woman. I immediately saw her beauty, sensed her innocence and felt her compassion. We became good friends and she helped me through some challenging times for which I remain eternally grateful. She was working her way through college to become a nurse and receiving high grades … Continue reading
God’s Love (by Rebecca Albrecht)
I never wanted to die without being loved for who I am…not for what I can do or give…but just for who I am. How could I believe God loved me so much when family of origin did not? It was all performance and conditional…Yikes! Many believers do not believe God loves them and they … Continue reading
Teaching Others (by Rebecca Albrecht)
Do we do what we teach others to do? Heard a sermon today of meat and potatoes…at the end the preacher handed out pieces of paper which had on one side the word “application” and the other side the phrase “prayer request.” His intent was for us is not to just to hear the Word and … Continue reading
Icebreakers and Igloos (by Len Winneroski)
“Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.” Luke 11:46 (New International Version) Icebreakers are cool. There is something awesome and fearless about huge icebreaking ships smashing through frozen water … Continue reading
Prophets, Priests and Poets and Fishing the Abyss
Friends. God blessed me this week with a new friend who has two very cool websites. I will post them in the manna Blogroll too: http://www.prophets-priests-poets.info/ and http://www.fishingtheabyss.com/
I See You Hiding (by Rebecca Albrecht)
I see you hiding there, come out and dance with Me. Hide and seek isn’t just for kids, there is an adult version that is like the parable of the talents. We bury our talent, acting as if it needed to be preserved. Talents and gifts are given to us for His glory. Shying away, … Continue reading
Old Wounds – New Pain (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
Tomorrow night I will be sitting with some wonderful women of God and we will be discussing the importance of forgiveness. I know that many of them have very deep hurts and those hurts seem impossible to heal and move on from. Others are not sure if they have ever experienced such a crippling event. … Continue reading
Choice (by D.A. Cobb)
The other day I needed to make an emergency grocery run as I was completely out of my favorite breakfast cereal. I really never thought about it but as I walked the store I found cereal products take up one full aisle, three and sometimes four shelves high. I remember as a kid our choices … Continue reading
Jesus’ Love is Everlasting (by Paige Jia Qin Winneroski, 2nd grader)
Jesus’ love is everlasting. He will be there every step you take. He’s there when you sin. He never takes His love off you. He follows you. He is powerful, prince of peace. He is Emmanuel. He is the king’s King. He never lets us down. He is our King.
Sweet Truth (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I bought my family each a HEART shaped box of CHOCOLATE for VALENTINES. Some say “life is like a box chocolates you never know what you’re going to get.” But that’s not true when you OPEN your HEART to GOD. You were no SURPRISE to Him. He HAND PICKED you from the beginning. … Continue reading
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…Who Am I After All? (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
The past few years for me have been difficult to say the least. I have been tormented by what my call in life is and what I should be accomplishing. I have always been one of those people who couldn’t seem to sit still. I was always involved in everything, played every sport, sang in … Continue reading
Knowledge and Life (by Len Winneroski)
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7 (New International Version) This morning I was reading about trees. In the second chapter of … Continue reading
Happiness Is….. (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
My heart was nearly broken yesterday. How is it that a person could never have experienced happiness? Is it possible to forget what happiness feels like? Have I ever experienced such pain that I could, literally, forget what happiness was like? A beautiful woman of God said those very words to me yesterday. “Jen, I … Continue reading
I beleve in Jesus Because (by Paige Jia Qin Winneroski, 2nd grader)
I beleve in Jesus because he’s always there for me. I beleve in Jesus because he’s our King and he will never die ever again. I beleve in Jesus because he never give’s up. I beleve in Jesus because he is always there for me. I beleve in Jesus because he is the King of … Continue reading
The Best Prayer that I Ever Heard…
“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17 Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to help out in our church’s children’s ministry (1st grade thru 5th grade). At the end of class it was time to pray and each … Continue reading
You’ve Been Missed (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
I love it when my kids come home. I love hearing the door open or seeing their smiling faces when I pick them up from somewhere. Even if they’ve had a bad day- I just love that initial embrace we get. Once Kennedy started riding the bus, the initial “welcome home” kind of changed. We … Continue reading
Full Coverage (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!!! Do you have FIRE INSURANCE? Not on your home… on your SOUL? That’s all some Christians want in their life, just enough Grace to be saved for the INSURANCE of heaven ALONE. They are not interested in the COVERAGE Jesus gives to them on a daily basis. That would be too COMPREHENSIVE. After … Continue reading
The Puppet Master (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
According to the encyclopedia, the definition of a puppeteer is: a person who manipulates an inanimate object—a puppet—in real time to create the illusion of life. Everday, every action, reaction, spoken word, and even thought requires such a huge amount of conscious effort. The choices that I make effect my life, yet there are times … Continue reading
Gentle Reminder (by D.A. Cobb)
Yesterday while stopped at a traffic light my mind began to wander. It seems to stray more frequently as each year passes. When the signal turned green I was still in some far away and dreamy place, totally unaware of my surroundings. The driver behind me honked, not loud or rudely as we have come … Continue reading
My Journey Through the Desert (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
I have spent a great deal of time thinking about Moses these past few months. I have tried to imagine what he felt during those 40 years in the desert. I can only imagine that he felt confused, abandoned, as though he was watching his life pass hime by. All the while, God was working … Continue reading
Rising Up To A New Song (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
I’m sure if my neighbors could have heard me this morning, they would have thought I was either reprimanding my children or having a nervous breakdown. If they had been able to see into my windows they surely would have seen a maniac woman, throwing her hands up, and screaming at who knows what. For … Continue reading
Chains of Unforgiveness (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
“Put on then, Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgine you, so you also must forgive.” Colossians 3:12-13. My heart was broken today. I have spent every waking moment … Continue reading
Jesus Loves the Unlovable (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I was thinking this morning how special each one of you are to me, I love my friends. This made me think about all of Jesus’ friends and how much He loved them. They were prostitutes, murders, and Tax collectors. Wow!! What a group of friends!! And I thought you guys were bad!!! … Continue reading
Fire and Light (by Len Winneroski)
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that … Continue reading
Jesus Wept (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!!! Jesus wept. John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the bible. I feel it is one of the most important to me. Our Father in heaven knew just how many times you and I would cry. Some days when I’m alone I will cry out, knowing that God alone knows the hidden feelings … Continue reading
Empty (by D.A. Cobb)
Last weekend I was driving to church after visiting a close friend at the hospital. He is suffering from the ravages of cancer and the prognosis is not very good. It is difficult, and at times overwhelming, to see someone you love and care for painfully approach life’s end. As a humble spokesman for Christ … Continue reading
Where is God? (by Ricky Maye)
One of the Hebrew names used for God in the Old Testament is Ha-Makom which means “The Place.” This idea of God sometimes can seem to limit the omnipresence of God since our view of a place is one-sided; an example of this is that if God is in this place he must not be … Continue reading
Gardening of the Soul (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
I was a world traveler this past summer. I was very thankful when I finally got home. That was until I saw my garden. Dan isn’t much on landscaping. I have the green thumb in the family and I really enjoy it. Its alot of work but I love the quietness and the oasis that … Continue reading
Dream Readers (by Len Winneroski)
“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” Joel 2:28 (New International Version) I love dreams. In my dreams I can fly, I never need sleep, I am wiser than Solomon, I can run … Continue reading
Facing Disappointment Head On (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
We all face disappointment. I couldnt count the times that I have been disappointed in my life. Disappointment comes in all forms – our children, spouses, relationships, friendships or even ourselves. Many times we find that we are our own worse enemy and so we sit in our self pity and disappointment. As I write … Continue reading
Life in a Crowded Room (by Ricky Maye)
Life is crowded and loud. We are all searching for company; this is why major book stores and places like Starbucks become so profitable. People sit for hours doing things they could do at home, but in public. We are social, we are seeking; all looking for something. Yet sometimes all I hear is noise, … Continue reading
To Be Uncommon (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
My daughter, Kennedy, began bringing home these rubber band bracelets a few weeks ago. At first, I questioned where they were coming from but soon realized that these cute bands were the newest fad for school aged children. They come in all sorts of shapes and colors; the kids spend their recesses trading them with … Continue reading
Be Safe Not Sorry (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I was driving to work and noticed all the Signs on the road instructing us what to do. We have laws in this land, so that we have order and everyone stays safe. I know of a man who does not want to wear his seat belt, so he doesn’t. He thinks that … Continue reading
Just Like My Father (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
We’ve all done it – wondered who our children might resemble or take after. It’s pretty clear with my kids. The girls look like me and Deacon looks like his dad. Of course, we will always have those family members who desperately want the kids to look like my great-great grandmother or their dad’s eleventh … Continue reading
Clutter of the Heart (by Jen Duffy Ruzicka)
Clutter- we all have it! Usually when we talk about clutter we think of our homes, cars, that one drawer in the kitchen that’s the catch all! We all have one Unless you are just completely OCD but then you really do have problems! Last night our womens study realized that, many times, the findings … Continue reading
High Horses & Low Riders (by Aaron Case)
Okay, I’m wrecked, totally ruined, all because of a sincere compliment. I don’t take compliments well. You know, with humility? The other day one of my Facebook friends commented on one of my posts. She said she looked forward to what I post each day. A really nice thing to say right? I got the … Continue reading
Yogurt, Bacteria, and Love (by Len Winneroski)
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you seethe Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 (English Standard Version) I love yogurt. It is one those foods though, like … Continue reading
Rivers of Healing (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! My Daughters BLISTERS seem to be getting worse. Her socks have become BLOOD STAINED. Basketball season with its constant HAMMERING really puts the wear and tear on a person’s FEET. She said she tries not to think about the PAIN until the games is over. They hurt worse when they LOSE. Has the … Continue reading
There are Always Two Sides to Every Coin (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! Have you ever found a coin and put it in your pocket? I found one while cleaning. I didn’t take the time to look at it or turn it over. I just put it in my pocket and continued on with life. This is what we do with people we pass by, or … Continue reading
Spiritual Sushi (by Len Winneroski)
“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 (NIV) Some of my friends are crazy about sushi. Sushi is vinegar flavored rice that is usually toped with fresh, thinly sliced raw seafood. The raw seafood is called sashimi, which is a Japanese word that means “pierced body.” Sushi … Continue reading
From Pain to Gain (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! They say a woman’s hair is her Crown of Glory. It’s amazing to me how naturally beautiful some women’s hair is without do anything with it. But not mine. For my hair to be beautiful I have to endure Hair Surgery!!! I have to Wash it, mousse it, root lift it, tease it, … Continue reading
Hands (by D.A. Cobb)
Have you ever looked closely at your hands? Really, really examined them? I have. I remember my Dad, shortly before his passing, spending hours studying his hands. I’d love to know what he was thinking at those times. Mine are the hands that held my first rattle as a baby, helped support me as an … Continue reading
Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! My daughter is hooked on the program CSI and it reminded me of the CASE against JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth. He was an INNOCENT man, MURDERED in broad daylight on a CROSS with two other THEIFS. This CASE is like no other CASE known because He was the SON OF GOD. Yes Perfect … Continue reading
White-Knuckled Focus (by Len Winneroski)
“You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is … Continue reading
Road Signs (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! While DRIVING to work I missed the ROAD I was to TURN on. I went the WRONG WAY. Are you missing the ROAD to your DESTINATION? God always POST SIGNS to give us DIRECTION. Even if it seems CONDITIONS are HAZARDOUS in your life right now, you can always make a SHARP U-TURN. … Continue reading
Vapor (D.A. Cobb)
My day began running a “must do” errand. It was very early and the temperature was two degrees above zero. This was one of those daybreak moments when you would prefer to roll over, sleep in and overlook the morning’s frigid conditions. As I was driving you could see exhaust fumes coming from yet to … Continue reading
Fixable (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I need to consider going to the CHIROPRACTORS to get some relief from this PAIN I’m having. Have you allowed the STRESS and TENSION of this World we live in, weight heavily on your SHOULDERS? Some of it is BACK PAIN you received from the past as a child. The biggest ADJUSTEMENT you … Continue reading
Thief for Breakfast (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! This wild thing happened this morning while I was reading my bible. There was a continuous knocking sound at my back door. I thought it was my stray cat I feed everyday outside, so I opened it and it was that raccoon again. That thief keeps eating the cat’s food I lay out. … Continue reading
Scarf (by D.A. Cobb)
I received a beautiful gray scarf as a Christmas present. It was given to me by a valued friend and will always be cherished and remain a part of my cold weather attire. Some have suggested wearing this garment makes me look like a college professor or at least a thoughtful eccentric. If anything, I … Continue reading
Cooking for God (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! While napping I was awakened by the SMELL of FOOD from downstairs. I could tell Chris was SERVING something GOOD. God is SERVING a perfect MENU too. He gives you a CHOICE AT THE PICKENS. What are you going to FEAST ON? It’s RARE to have everything TURN OUT PERFECT. Even if you … Continue reading
Rawhide Lessons (by Len Winneroski)
“ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 I love my dogs. Teddy is a laid back twelve-year old Bichon Frise and Bella is a sweet and spicy five-year old … Continue reading
100% Sure (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! I heard that Brad Pitt said that he didn’t believe in a God. He was even raised in a Christian home. He said he would take his CHANCES when he dies. CHANCES. Wow. Is that how you feel? Do you believe it’s just “CHANCE” that you’re reading this message today? What’s the CHANCE … Continue reading
Reassembled (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! We had a new family picture taken. Our two older children came from Kansas. Everyone has changed so much. Not everyone was happy. The babe was sad, no smiles. Her little face represents so many families that are hurting today. Our family is no exception to this, for we too our formed together … Continue reading
Beauty Mark (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning! My daughter was able to bring to my attention the ugly black hair that was growing out of my, lets see how she stated this? “Beauty mark” (that’s what my mom always told me) that’s on my face. It’s been there since I was born. She asked me, “since there are hairs growing … Continue reading
Spiritual Nutrition (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I think about FOOD all the time. I would be in really GOOD SHAPE if I thought about GOD as much as FOOD. I need to let Him SATISFY my Hunger instead of FILLING it with SIN. I still CRAVE the UNHEALTHY LIFE. I’m no different then anyone else. I love JUNK FOOD. … Continue reading
First Snowfall (by D.A. Cobb)
Early this morning I peeked outside to check on last evenings forecast. For a change the weather man was right. During the night we had our first predicted snowfall of the season. It also brought frigid below zero temperatures and strong gusty winds. Not a lot of the white stuff, I’d say maybe around two … Continue reading
Precious Present (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! My girlfriend Karla gave me the most PRECIOUS PRESENT. It’s a book, and its title is called just that. A story of an old man using his wise words to help teach a young boy how to search for Joy and Happiness. I am convinced people can’t possess these GIFTS because they are … Continue reading
Christ-ogenesis (by Len Winneroski)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (New International Version) Miracles are all around us. The transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly is one such miracle. There seems to be an unwritten law that whenever a butterfly flutters into … Continue reading
The Twelve (by D.A. Cobb)
I have finally completed my preparation for becoming a Stephen Minister. It has involved over fifty hours of classroom work, weekend study retreats and plenty of assigned reading including three textbooks and two training manuals. Our mission is to be with and minister to the needs of those persons suffering from a variety of crushing … Continue reading
Burden of Proof (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! If you were CHARGED with CHRISTIANITY, would there be enough EVIDENCE to CONVICT you? Where do you STAND on this QUESTION? How would you PROVE WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT this was TRUE for you? Having a bumper sticker and a crucifix cross doesn’t make you a CHRISTIAN, anyone can have that. … Continue reading
Christmas Eve (by D.A. Cobb)
This December my favorite radio station is broadcasting only Christmas music for the entire month. I have been listening to seasonal hymns, hand-bells, special holiday carols, inspirational orchestras and church choirs, singing chipmunks along with country pop sprinkled with rock and roll and soft jazz. This is an exciting time of year and the music … Continue reading
Christmas Tree (by D.A. Cobb)
Not far from my home is an old farm market. During the spring it is stocked with colorful garden flowers and potted plants, in the summer with fresh and delicious produce and beginning in December with live trees, wreaths and garlands. That’s right! Live Christmas trees in a world full of artificial everything. This past … Continue reading
Family Plan (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! My PHONE is worn out, it’s been USED SO MUCH its not working like it should be. The KEYS get STUCK in the SAME PLACE and WONT MOVE. This happens to us SPIRITUAL as well. STUCK!! The KEY lies within God!! Gods PLAN has a UP-GRADE available for you, but you need to … Continue reading
The Gift of Belief (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! When did you stop BELIEVING in Santa Clause? My son remembers the exact day I told him he was a fake! Seth believed as a CHILD because he had no reason not too. He believed because I told him too, and that was good enough. No more cookies and milk lay out by … Continue reading
Winter Storm Warning (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! The WINTER STORM they talked about sure came. Its not like we weren’t WARNED ahead of time. Things sure did DETERIORATE FAST. Were you PREPARED? God has WARNED us about the EVENTS that will happen before HIS COMING. Are you PREPARED? Some of you are still ASLEEP, WAKE-UP and look around you. This … Continue reading
Christmas Letter (by D.A. Cobb)
Yesterday I finished writing my Christmas cards. Some people call this tradition a chore but I find it to be the perfect time for quiet reflection and the whispered renewal of memories. Warm feelings flow as I address and sign these personal greetings, especially to family members and loved ones. Some are forwarded to far … Continue reading
Santa and Inner Beauty (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! My favorite sign I have in my kitchen reads “No one cares that Santa’s over weight.” What’s up with that? Santa’s FAT and we call him JOLLY, but when I am FAT they call me UNDESIRABLE. Santa’s even got GREY HAIR and WEARS an OUTFIT I wouldn’t be SEEN IN. But we still … Continue reading
Reward (by D.A. Cobb)
When I retired I didn’t receive the proverbial gold watch. As a matter of fact I didn’t even receive the standard fishing rod. But after forty years of service I was presented with a beautiful brass clock that sits proudly on the desk in my study. I look at it daily as I compose these … Continue reading
Moving Again (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! My sister’s friend Julie is a REALTOR. What a JOB to have in this 21 CENTURY!! I’m sure God’s thinking is the same. I see all the HOME IMPROVEMENTS I need to make in my life before my CLOSING DATE comes. Looking at my INSPECTION I have failed miserably in every way. My … Continue reading
Thankfulness (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! Christmas is the time for giving. Giving to others like the Christ Child gave to us. But I have found a profound truth to the meaning of giving. It is impossible to give when we are not thankful. The enemy of this world wants nothing more then to twist the truth in our … Continue reading
Frame (by D.A. Cobb)
After all these years I finally purchased a frame for my college diploma. Its border is made of mahogany, has a gold band around the edges and at the bottom the university’s name is written in bold script. It hangs proudly in my study and reminds me of long ago times and past accomplishments. I … Continue reading
The Real Best Buy (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! Well the RETAIL STORES are happy. They know how to TARGET us. Each one competing to try to give us the BEST BUY. Did you spend all your PENNY’S on everything yet? It would be CHEAPER just having KOHLS in our stockings!! I’m broke, even TJ MAXed out on his CREDIT CARD this … Continue reading
Wrong and Happy (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! I get this sense of happiness when I’m right about things. Actually, it feels great!! I like being right who doesn’t!! Believing that I know what I’m talking about makes me feel smart. One problem. The man I’m married to feels the same way. I use to tell him “Chris do you want … Continue reading
What Does Love Have to Do With It? (by Denise Kendall Totten)
What’s love got to do with it? Remember that song? When it’s hard and I’m angry with someone, there are times when I know God has called me to love them, and I want to say, “But God what’s love got to do with it, with how they have treated me, with how they have … Continue reading
Restoration (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! One of my ladies I clean for had a decision to make. Instead of buying a new door for their home she decided to restore the door she had. She put a big window in the middle of it. And it’s beautiful. You would never know it’s the same door. This door had … Continue reading
Best Friend (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I have a BONE for you to CHEW ON. Have you ever tried teaching an old DOG new TRICKS? They say it’s impossible, but I believe GOD can CHANGE anyone. What do you have BURIED deep inside that really needs to be DUG UP and REMOVED? If you want to FLEA from it, … Continue reading
Drive Thru Lesson (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning!! With a warm greeting, a man’s voice at a drive thru talked me into temptation. “Would you like to warm up with some delicious oatmeal cookies today?” Why “YES” I said. I was going to diet but he made it sound so good. I proceeded to tell him what a great salesman he … Continue reading
Homerun (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! My husband played BASEBALL and was very successful because he followed the RULES of the GAME to WIN. If you want to be VICTORIOUS in your LIFE 1st you need to TOUCH BASE with God. 2nd Continue to pay attention to the SIGNALS God gives you, so when you do TURN rough CORNERS … Continue reading
Beauty Sleep (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! You can tell a lot about a person’s LIFE by the BED they sleep in. What LIES under you? God can start you off with a FRESH and CLEAN SHEET each day. He offers you a FULL life, but some just TOSS and TURN. They need their SPACE. They don’t want GOD too … Continue reading
Taking Aim (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I come from a generation of Hunters. But GUNS scare me. I guess it’s the POWER they display that FRIGHTENS me the most. The day I was placed in God’s HANDS, I received the same POWER that my Savior has. Don’t get me wrong I can still be a PISTOL that pretty much … Continue reading
Sea Salt (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!!! God told us in the Bible that we are to be the SALT of the Earth. If we were as SALTY as the OCEAN, we would never have the WHALE of problems that we have now. And because everyone is DRIFTING away from God, we have an OCEAN of people out there that … Continue reading
Daylight Savings (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I can sure tell the TIME CHANGE is near. It is so DARK in the mornings and it is getting DARK faster at night. It sure is making it hard to SPRING UP every morning. I just want to FALL BACK to bed. The old saying ‘FALL BACK, SPRING FORWARD’ helps me remember … Continue reading
Manna-vs-Wild (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!!! I love to watch the EPISODE, MAN-VS-WILD!!! It amazes me what CONDITIONS that man will go through just to SURVIVE each day. There is a very important lesson I have learned by watching him get through the different TERRAINS. He takes ONE MOMENT, and ONE DAY AT A TIME. MAN that’s WILD!!! That … Continue reading
Call to Duty (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!!! Doesn’t it seem like everyone you meet is going through a BATTLE? And I’m afraid it is causing an enormous amount of CASUALTIES. I see our kids RETREATING to the ENEMY’S CAMP. What is sad is before you know it they are PRISONERS of their own choosing. They are like loose CANNONS, never … Continue reading
Simple Math (by Becky Rommel)
Good Morning!! I noticed a paper with a COMPLICATED MATH PROBLEM while cleaning today. I didn’t understand any of it. I now understand how a person that never was TAUGHT about God would have no idea what I’m talking about. When I tell people that Jesus SOLVES my PROBLEMS, they look at me as if … Continue reading
A New Calendar (by Becky Rommel)
Good morning! It’s October, this year is almost over. The new CALENDARS will be coming out. Mine is a mess! I love those CALENDARS with the pictures on the top, but my life is way to busy for those. I need more space in my CALENDAR for all the DATES and events that seem to … Continue reading
Manna and Coffee 