We all struggle when we lose loved ones and trusted leaders with whom we have shared life. It’s never easy to pick up the pieces of our emotions or seek to heal the empty places these important people have left in our hearts. But, our passage today reminds us God

Faith is essential if we are going to desire a relationship with God; it is what pleases him. Scripture reminds us we must lean into God’s loving nature, trust his Word and believe he does what he says. Faith is focused wholeheartedly on God and his righteousness, always requires action

Happy New Year! Can you believe today is the beginning of a new year? Really, it’s the perfect time to reflect and decide how we want to live each day. Time is a precious gift from God. It’s not money, but it is valuable. We are given time and we

“A toast…to my big brother, George. The richest man in town!”—Harry Bailey This Christmas continues to bring back fond memories. I am from a very small town in Michigan and I lived there twenty years before moving to Florida. For the most part everyone knew their neighbors in Clio; most

“Daddy, won’t you fix my flower?” —Zuzu to her father, George Small children just thrill my soul as I watch them learn about themselves and the world around them.  When my granddaughter, Amana, was born, it had been thirty-five years since I had consistently and frequently been around an infant. 

“And did you put the envelop in your pocket?” —George“Yeah…yeah…maybe…maybe.” —Uncle Billy In general, busyness [having too much to do] tends to be a part of life that requires some boundaries. During the holidays, busyness can feel somewhat overwhelming and difficult to carve out time to be fully present for