I keep putting up roadblocks. I received what I believed was a word from God about doing a major event in a major city, which happened to be the location of my spiritual crossroad, New York City. I always know when a vision originates from God, because it is always too big, too difficult, and…
The year is coming to an end. So much life has happened in the last twelve months. We have moved, dealt with health issues, helped family while they were ill, welcomed children back, and sent a child off. We have gone through jobs coming to an end, new ones beginning, friend’s marriages on the edge…
My Christmas week grocery list is scary, and I have a feeling that I’ve forgotten a few things. In addition to the meal list, every Christmas I prepare a family itinerary for the week. We figure out the activities we’re going to participate in, like going to the Perot Museum or the new Star Wars…
I love Christmas carols. In fact my favorite download right now is a Michael W. Smith “Christmas Essentials” album, filled with some of the classics. But when we sing the age-old Christmas songs at this time of year, are we really paying attention to the words? Or are we going through the motions? Is it…
I remember when I first learned to make our family’s famous German potatoes. I was about fourteen and I had peeled hot potatoes for my Grandma Mary. I was asking why I had to peel them hot, verses cold, before they were boiled. She explained that peeling them while they are hot creates a creamier…