While visiting Vermont on our RV road trip, we went to the Trapp Family Lodge. We listened to the guide tell the story of the real life of Maria von Trapp and was told the differences and similarities of the real life versus the movie. I must admit that I’ve…
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Last week we talked about the the village at the Henry Ford Museum and how Henry Ford moved the houses of certain people who made a big impact on our world by their choices. I mentioned how impressed I was that Henry Ford had the insight to do this while…
We went to the Henry Ford Museum last week. It was not anything like I expected it to be. I expected old cars and, well, that’s really all I expected. What I experienced was so much more than old cars. My family and I explored both the village and the…
Memorial day was this past week when we remembered those who went before us; those who fought for our freedom in the United States. It is a pause for many businesses where workers get a long weekend. But, how many of us truly stop in our busyness to remember those…
Another graduation season is upon us. Change has been our constant companion this year. Going from one graduation year straight into another graduation year has been complex. There were many beginnings and many endings. Many sad times and many times filled with rejoicing and celebration. As much as I’d like…
Easter has come and gone. We are in the 50-day waiting period before Pentecost; when the Holy Spirit was given to us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to wait. I don’t like to wait because that usually means I’m not in control. After Jesus rose from…
I’m not a big fan of Good Friday services. I struggle to dwell in the unhappy and uncomfortable times of Jesus dying on the cross. I don’t like how it feels and I know the end of the story, so why put myself through that? I don’t like being sad…
Last week we talked about why your gifts are important. We stated the importance of not taking for granted the gifts God has given to you and how He expects you to use them. I want to share with you how I was blessed this past week by using my…
Every year since our kids have been in the teen group, our family attends a southeast region competition held at Trevecca Nazarene University. This competition consists of both arts and sports and there are almost 2,000 kids competing. It is a busy time and a tiring weekend to be sure….
Yesterday in Sunday School we were discussing “It is Finished” written by Jason Nelson and David Dorn. This was a series we recently found on RightNowMedia.org about the Lenten season. As I was preparing the lesson, the discussion was around “thirst” and how Jesus cried out on the cross, “I…