The newness of life

The newness of life

Those of us who live in Texas are already enjoying the beginning of spring. The trees have begun to bud and the bulbs are shooting up with the promise of the flowers we will soon enjoy. And the ground is covered with pollen making everyone sneeze. (Not everything is...
A new option for Christian living

A new option for Christian living

How do we live in the world but not of it? How do we keep ourselves holy, meaning separated for God, and still live as a witness?  How do we guard our thoughts and watch television too?  It helps to know that God’s people have been trying to figure out how to live for...
A Christmas gift

A Christmas gift

Christmas is almost here.  Even as I type, I am picturing my blog readers doing so many different things.  Maybe you are sitting in an airport waiting for your flight.  Maybe you are checking emails right before you start completing the to-do list for the day.  Maybe...
The quiet moments of Christmas

The quiet moments of Christmas

Quiet moments are rare these days, especially at Christmas. We live during a time in history when there is always something available to divert our attention. Have you noticed kids rarely say “I’m bored” anymore? Adults don’t say it very often either. We can always...
Taking time isn’t wasting time

Taking time isn’t wasting time

Ilove the quiet.  Sometimes the noise levels in our culture seem extreme.  As I pass by other people on my morning walk, I so often see them using ear pods and cell phones for company, education, or entertainment. There is a lot of information available...