Most Blessed
Courage is not natural to one’s character. But it can appear when a person is forced to face fears and depend on Christ. My suffering with a disability has cultivated within me courageous character. I am blessed. My struggle with being misunderstood because of my disability has cultivated within me grace and mercy. I am […]
Truth or Myth?
It’s time to explore the truth (and myths) about our disabled population. Don’t run! For those who preach and teach the Word of God, your calling includes those with diseases and disabilities. I urge you to evaluate your attitude regarding them. Consider the following questions with reflection and examination. Be both teacher and student, presenter […]
The Sandbox
I came across this story on the Internet. Rock in the Sandbox Author Unknown A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. He had with him his box of cars and trucks, his plastic pail, and a shiny, red plastic shovel. In the process of creating roads and tunnels in the […]
Creatures of Habit
I am definitely a creature of habit, and maybe you are too. A habit provides a sense of security and simplicity. Studies show that with persistence and patience a habit can be created in about 30 days. However, sometimes we have harmful habits that hinder our spiritual growth. Consider for a moment what you believe […]
Eyesight
David M. Montgomery accepted his seminary diploma hearing the thunderous applause from Dave’s family, friends, youth leaders, mentors, and fiancé. The energetic celebration continued when David married his longtime sweetheart, Danica Peterson. Six years to the day of having first met, they married; their desire for children was immediate. But their hopes were shattered when […]
A Tough Assignment
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” How familiar we are with Paul’s penciled words; Paul’s oft-used salutation rests upon God’s grace in salvation and peace that comes through the work of Jesus Christ. The subject matters vary: to the Romans, he wrote of unshakable truths for the […]
Two Horses
Author Unknown[ref]Note: Every effort has been made to determine the author of “Two Horses.” If you are the author or know who the author is, we would be grateful for that information. You may convey it to us by leaving a comment.[/ref] Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses […]
Courage
Miss Hurricane Carla was a flirt. She winked at Galveston, whistled at Palacios, waved at Corpus Christi, waltzed with Port Lavaca, and walked away with Rockport, Aransas Pass, and half of Matagorda Island. Her previous escort warned us that she was a wicked woman . . . but few fishermen believed those rumors that blew […]
A Possible Revolution
It was a bustling Sunday morning at church. The children’s classes and adult fellowships overflowed with folks who appeared focused as well as fulfilled. The church was highly respected throughout the community and centrally located in one of the fastest growing cities of the nation. A visiting couple assessed the morning’s activities. Because their son […]
Learning to Die Before Living with Delight
It was August 1994. The couple entered the neurologist’s office. An uncomfortable silence settled on the room. The doctor explained that Morrie had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It’s a brutal, unforgiving illness of the neurological system for which there is no known cure . . . and yes, it’s […]
What You Never Expected
The opening story of the evening news was about a parent who forgot her child in the car. The day’s temperature was 107 degrees, outside of the car. The next story was about several people gunned down, and the next one detailed a car accident that resulted in severe injuries to all parties. By then, […]
Timeless “Time-Outs”
Silence Quietness Reflection Sounds like a dream vacation or simply wishful thinking in our busy lives, lives taken up with tediously attending to tasks and to-do lists that take hold of our time. It’s difficult to remember that we choose how to use our time. And many of our lives have the added stress and […]