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You Are A Child Of God!
Posted on June 16, 2022 Leave a Comment
June 16, 2022 You Are A Child Of God! Even in the times when I am most confident and courageous, doubt can creep into my heart and mind. It happens most often when I get still. So, I keep moving, keep active, and keep avoiding the stillness. Sometimes I struggle with knowing I am a […]
A Dynamic Shift!
Posted on June 9, 2022 Leave a Comment
June 9, 2022 A Dynamic Shift! In ten days, I will lead worship, preach the Gospel, and sing with the people of God at First Church for the last time as spiritual leader. I am both excited and a bit sad about that moment. The sadness is in the leave-taking that raises up feelings of […]
The Rains Come!
Posted on June 2, 2022 Leave a Comment
June 2, 2022 The Rains Come! For most of the winter and through early spring, the area where I live plummeted deeper and deeper into drought. Snow rarely fell and rain was non-existent. The rich farm soil was further depleted by the constant onslaught of 30+ and even 50+ mile per hour winds. The grass […]
Remember And Honor!
Posted on May 26, 2022 Leave a Comment
May 26, 2022 Remember And Honor! Memorial Day has always held special meaning for me. I remember driving south of Lincoln with my family to visit the cemetery for my father’s side of the family. We placed flowers and shared stories. From the Holland cemetery south of Lincoln, we drove to Beatrice to the cemetery […]
Graduated!
Posted on May 19, 2022 Leave a Comment
May 19, 2022 Graduated! Last weekend, students celebrated their graduation from high school. I knew and celebrated with several of the graduates. High School graduation is such a fun time. There is the celebration of achievement in academics and athletics and the arts. There is the gathering of family and friends and classmates. There is […]
Listen To Me!
Posted on May 12, 2022 Leave a Comment
May 12, 2022 Listen To Me! When I was growing up, I often wondered if anyone was listening to me. Granted, I was very quiet and extremely shy. For my part, I could have been more outgoing and spoke up more often. However, my voice was not the same as everyone else’s voice. My family […]
The Wind Blew!
Posted on May 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
May 5, 2022 The Wind Blew! As I walked to First Church a couple of weeks ago, the wind was blowing into my face at 30 miles per hour. It seemed like almost all of the month of April was filled with 30 plus mile per hour winds. Day after day after day the wind […]
Worries!
Posted on April 28, 2022 Leave a Comment
April 28, 2022 Worries! I am an optimistic person who is focused on the goodness of God’s future for me and the people I lead. Where others quickly experience anxiety and fear and worry, I see new opportunities, new possibilities, new ways. I don’t worry a lot unless it seems like the way I am […]
Birthdays!
Posted on April 21, 2022 Leave a Comment
April 21, 2022 Birthdays! It is my birthday today. But, please do not send cards or give me bags of Peanut M & M’s! Time flies when you are passionately living into God’s purpose for your life. Yes, I am older. But, I am still passionate about serving Jesus and living into God’s purpose for […]
A Simple Meal!
Posted on April 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
April 14, 2022 A Simple Meal! I don’t need an extravagant meal when I get together with friends. Oh, I know how to use two spoons, three forks, two knives, a finger bowl, and a cloth napkin. I know it is not proper to start eating until the host/hostess has taken their seat and makes […]
Take Delight 