I used to have a strong desire to be popular, especially in college, and in my efforts to climb the social ladder, I often rejected the nerdy, the homely, the painfully quiet and the sickly. In reality, I was a nerd in disguise. I loved school and loved to learn, but ran away from…
We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19) “If I pull my own ticket, I might have to keep that cross.” It was the end of our monthly church women’s luncheon, “First Friday Feast” and we always have wonderful giveaways for the women who attend. I was in charge of…
Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. (Colossians 3:9-10) NLT This week I had the experience of being called out on a…
It seemed like it took forever to work out this morning. I realized it was because my exercise buddies weren’t there when I ended up at the neighborhood work out facility later than usual. The torturous task of staying in shape always goes faster when I have someone to talk to! I’m better…
I’m distracted. As I try to write this devotion, my dog, Jewel, is pawing at me, desperately seeking my attention. I can’t resist petting her! People are starting to wake up and there are e-mails to read and facebook™ messages to look at. I then think about the dishes I left in the…