Ah but fortunately I have the key to escape reality And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while Won’t you please tell the man I didn’t kill anyone No I’m just tryin’ to have me some fun Well done, hot dog bun,… Read More »
The Happy Way
“There is only one happiness in life to love and be loved.” ~ George Sand Life offers us two pathways: The Happy Way or The Scoffers Way. God created humans with free will, so we have the liberty to choose our path, despite our present circumstances. Both ways require a certain attitude, faith, and commitment.… Read More »
All Jammed Up
“Who can I trust? You have to invest in somebody, and chances are you’re probably going to invest in somebody who’s going to deceive you. I’ve been conned a couple of times, but now I’m a little savvier.” ~ Maggie Gyllenhaal Have you ever heard of the term jamming? In rural America, this would mean… Read More »
Warranties and Limitations
“This gracious gift of God’s power and love, the hope and expectation of the faithful, is neither warranted by our efforts nor limited by our frailties.” ~ John Wesley We are approaching Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Christian Church. There were roughly three thousand people converted to Christianity that day, not a bad first… Read More »
Is it Your Stuff?
“Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age, a great many of us are possessed by our possessions.” ~ Peace Pilgrim If you live in America, then you are blessed. Despite the many challenges our country faces with systemic racism, political divide, addiction, pandemic, etc., God… Read More »
Forgive Others
“There’s nothing that can be done to us or against us that we cannot forgive.” ~ Zach Zehnder Since we are forgiven people, we must be forgiving people, regardless of the harm inflicted. The act of forgiveness may seem impossible, but if God has forgiven humankind, offered us free grace, and the ability to be… Read More »
No Warranty No Limits
“This gracious gift of God’s power and love, the hope and expectation of the faithful, is neither warranted by our efforts nor limited by our frailties.” ~ John Wesley What a powerful and beautiful expression of God’s grace. God yearns for you to put your will in line with God’s. The Creator of the universe… Read More »
Peace To America
As we wake up and start our Sunday, the tension is high in the United States of America. Threats of violent acts taking place across State Capitals have the great citizens of America concerned about their country’s health and welfare. People making threats or committing violent acts against the government, and with those we disagree,… Read More »
Destination Addiction
“Beware of destination addiction: The idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, or even with the next partner. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.” ~ Denzel Washington There is a major difference between being happy and experiencing joy. Happiness… Read More »
O You Of Little Faith
Throughout the ages, the world has been in turmoil. We are experiencing grief over senseless wars, worldwide plagues, disease, and division over the quest for power, property, and glory. Many tears have continued to be shed, hearts broken, and bridges burnt. Day after day, year after year, decade after decade, and century after century, we… Read More »
