Category Archives: Inspiration

Gary and I have been in North Carolina on a short but sweet retreat. We had the great pleasure to meet and dine with Needles and Chicken- farmer and their families. And, we did have more than eggs but no fried chicken! We had great fun with the children and the game boys. I thinkContinue reading “Set My Spirit Free”

“Happiness is an attitude of mind, born of the simple determination to be happy under all outward circumstances. – J. Donald Walters “Happiness is like jam. You can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself. – Anonymous “Happiness comes through doors you didn’t even know you left open.” – Anonymous

If you are reading this, just imagine you have made it to ’06. Congratulations! Now what? Many of us in ’05 have seen family and friends depart this world and make their journey home. Jesus was their life and theme and we can only imagine their experiences in their brand new home. We have seenContinue reading “Happy New Year”

“We must become the change we want to see.” – Gandhi

HOMEMADE GIFTS I receive many gifts from many people from different places. I must say I love them all. I so enjoy them and cherish them. But there is always something so special about the homemade gifts I receive. Maybe it’s nostalgia, retro or knowing and understanding just how much time and resources have goneContinue reading “Homemade Gifts”

GENERATIONAL POSITIVES (GP) Part I-Be Luke18: 16-17 “Let the little children come to Me…whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” In the above two verses we learn a lot about Jesus. We learn of His love for very young children. The children were comingContinue reading “Generational Positives (GP) BE… Part I”

See Part I See Part II GENERATIONAL NEGATIVES (GN) PART III Trust “WAS BORN” I read the headlines in the news early morning and I found myself beginning to sing the Christmas Blues. Why don’t you just sing a few news bars along with me: “The Twelve Days of Christmas” How does one sing thisContinue reading “WHO MAKES UP YOUR WORLD -TRUST- “Was Born” Part III GN”

Do you plan to attend a church service to celebrate the Birth of Christ? Do you plan to have a Christmas Tree? Is so, Why? Do you plan to have a nativity in your home or yard? “If your plan is having no plan, do you have a plan?” When I reflect on the factContinue reading “Christmas Planning”

See Part I I am once again on (GN) my coined phrase for Generational Negatives. If you recall Part I talked about Passivity. Now Obedience! Not being Passive! I have heard and seen so many issues recently relating to GN and seemly with The Seasonal Holidays at hand so are the GN’s. Maybe GN’s areContinue reading “GENERATIONAL NEGATIVES (GN) Obedience Part II”

T.O. (Terrell Owens, Philadelphia Eagles, the great)! Until just a few days ago I though the letters T.O. meant too old or too odd. Terrell Owens just a few days ago played football with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles. Not only played but it was said of T.O. “one of the best or the best toContinue reading “The I Am of a Team”