My eyes welled with tears Sunday as our church choir, with orchestral accompaniment, sang the service songs of the US military branches during our pre-Fourth of July service. Prior to the “Marine’s Hymn,” a white-haired gentleman in front of us handed his bulletin to his wife and prepared to stand.…
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Seeking God Requires No Browser
How quickly we can access information and products in 2019! With a browser and a device at our fingertips, we can locate recipes, find steps for a DIY project, retrieve information from the Cloud, or track a threatening storm. We can read a book online or purchase one. Connecting…
Seeking Direction for Today
Why did I check the weather for Black Mountain, North Carolina, a city I visited several weeks ago? Rather than searching for local weather predictions, curiosity led me to a town five hours away. My mind drifts to that place where I fellowshipped with friends at a conference and learned…
Fresh New Mornings
Ah! The freshness of a brand new day. The smells of spring and the sound of bird choruses are as bright and new as the dew glistening on the grass. Patterns of sunlight stream through the trees creating patterns on the ground. Yesterday is a memory; tomorrow is yet to…
Who Needs an Act of Kindness?
“Really? Is Laura really coming to stay with me for the summer? Oh, that’s wonderful!” my mom said. My niece, Laura, decided to spend six weeks with her grandmother between nursing school graduation and the start date for her new job. Mema, as she was called by grandchildren, experienced health…