​I want to share this post written by my dear friend, Tonja O’Campo. I think she captures well our call to listen to and help one another, especially during the holiday season.  “You never know what someone carries everyday. What it takes for them to get out of the bed. To face another day. To not have anyone to talk to. To not see their value. Love one another. Especially now. During the holidays when love is suppose to be the focus of the season. Be the reason someone feels wanted, loved, needed, appreciated, and valued. That’s a priceless gift that has everlasting rewards!  IRead More →

I’ve been thinking Thanksgiving holiday is being lost in the rush to Christmas. I want to slow down the rush and take time to really enjoy the rest of November celebrating Thanksgiving each day. The shopping frenzy will begin soon enough. Now I want to reflect on the goodness of God in my life, family, friends and nation. Will you join me? Spend time this month each day Thanks Giving to God for all His goodness to you. Plan a wonderful time with your family and friends for your dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Set a tradition of sharing around the table individual expressions of thanks.Read More →

I’ve been thinking Thanksgiving holiday is being lost in the rush to Christmas. I want to slow down the rush and take time to really enjoy the rest of November celebrating Thanksgiving each day. The shopping frenzy will begin soon enough. Now I want to reflect on the goodness of God in my life, family, friends and nation. Will you join me? Spend time this month each day Thanks Giving to God for all His goodness to you. Plan a wonderful time with your family and friends for your dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Set a tradition of sharing around the table individual expressions of thanks.Read More →

Someone once said life is a journey. From this statement you may picture long and winding trails, walking sticks, running along sandy beaches or racing down highways in a shiny sports car. But what do you do when your journey deviated from your picture-perfect path and takes you on a theme park ride? High hills. Jerky turns. Sudden drops. Yes, life can turn into a roller coaster leaving you asking, “What good is this doing me, Lord?” I’m up one minute. I’m down the next. Scared. Out of breath. Facing this wild ride alone. “How am I going to handle this, Lord? Won’t you pleaseRead More →