Accepting The Seasons of Transition

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Our lives are filled with periods of transition.   Some life changes are easy and even joyful as we welcome a new baby […]

The Good News of Easter

“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.”  Romans 4:25 (NLT) Easter Sunday is conceivably one of the most well-attended church services of the year; it ranks right up there with Christmas!  While Christmas is the season for celebrating the birth […]

The Blessing of Friends

“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.”  G. Randolf It all began with a call to my high school friend, Lisa.  Once on the phone, we slipped into the familiar rhythm of girl-talk.  Our conversation flowed freely, transcending across the miles and weeks since we last talked.   […]

A Time for Everything

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.  A time to be born and a time to die.  A time to plant and a time to harvest.  A time to cry and a time to laugh.  A time to grieve and a time to dance.”  Ecclesiastes 3:1-4  (NLT) In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reminds […]