September 29, 2017 How can we help but worry? So many tragedies and so much that come at us, so much out of our control. So, how do we find that freedom from worry? Did you notice that some people who have fame, money, prestige, good looks, and possessions end their lives tragically? Could …
27 Septiembre 2017 ¡Cómo puede ser la vida de exigente! Sabes a que me refiero, ¿verdad? Seguimos esa misma rutina – tratando de recuperar el aliento mientras nos apresuramos por el día, satisfaciendo las necesidades de todos. ¿Dónde está la recompensa? Mi respuesta llegó a través de mi hermano y su esposa Lois quienes eran …
September 22, 2017 When disaster hits unexpectedly, what is our weapon of defense? How do we find peace in the midst of the storms that keep coming? My uncle in Peru gives the answer. As is the norm in South American countries, home mortgages are rare. The way folks purchase homes is by paying …
September 15, 2017 How demanding life can be! You know what I mean, right? We follow that same routine—trying to catch our breath as we rush through the day, meeting everyone’s needs. Where is the reward? My answer came through my brother and his wife Lois who were our house guests for a few …
14 SEP 2017 ¿Mis oraciones son demasiado rápidas? ¿Demasiado largas? ¿No uso suficientes palabras? ¿Uso muchas palabras? ¿Estoy orando desde mi corazón? ¿Cuál es la manera correcta de orar? Acabo de oír a un pastor enseñar sobre este tema. Y, sin duda, algunos de nosotros nos retorcíamos porque sus palabras despertaban un poco de culpa. …
September 8, 2017 Inspiration to be a good grandparent is simple—as long as we have love, we have what it takes. “C’mon sweet baby,” I called to my 2-year-old granddaughter. With quick steps, she came. And as she stood with her back toward me, I carefully pinned the bells to her blouse, which she told …
September 1, 2017 Do I pray too quick? Too long? Not enough words? Too many words? Is my heart in it? What is the correct way to pray? How much we labor in our prayer time has nothing to do with Labor Day. I just heard a pastor teach about this topic. And admittedly, a …
August 25, 2017 Why do we let our emotions lead our path? When we do, we’re let down. So, how do we find the direction God has for us? Sometimes I have the satisfaction of volunteering as a Spanish interpreter for events held by non-profit, Christian organizations. I slipped off my headphones, and pulled away …
August 18, 2017 Why do we look behind and long for what we had yesterday to come back? We wish we could roll back time and go back to days where life was easier. Have you done that? God knows we all do at times. “Okay, here’s another box full of VHS tapes,” Jessica said. …
August 11, 2017 Looking for love in all the wrong places. Remember that song popular a few years back? The lyrics resonated with millions because they probably did that very thing. The other day, I looked in hubby’s direction, fist planted on my hip. “You mean you wouldn’t get up in the middle of the …