Freedom Guns and Jesus

There are certain truths that explain or bring clarity to other truths, concepts that remove nagging questions and the unpleasantness of life situations once understood.   The truth of “Seasons” is one such truth.  It takes a maturity of perspective and faith to appreciate the seasons in life. Our society seems to be made up of groups […]

I found myself praying this morning: “Lord, go with me today, set my appointments.  There is much that could be done, probably very little that should.  Help me discern the difference.” In “Jesus Calling” today for April 30, there was once again the reminder to value the times when we lack a basic need, because […]

Do you know someone who has experienced several trials, difficulties, sicknesses, etc., and they just can’t seem to “catch a break”? Some folks have a genuinely difficult life–the waves of difficulty just keep on coming in, and they never seem to enter into rest.  Chances are, they have learned to view the world through “crisis lenses”. […]

In my jail ministry, I have two “rules”. Read a Proverb a day (that will keep you out of jail) Break agreements with the enemy*. In this post, I cover breaking agreements. When you recognize dysfunction in your life, pray for discernment. Ask yourself, “What spirit is at the root of my action, attitude or […]

Today was Church landscaping day… and I missed it. However, I decided to begin the removal of about a dozen large holly bushes that line my driveway.  It started to rain about the time I started, but I decided that working hard in the rain wouldn’t kill me.  The area under the bushes was infested […]

Just a quick correction.  Since my last post, the IMF has  been the focal point of at least 3 articles a week in the World News section of BBC news,  CNN or Fox, which are the news posts I monitor.  It’s almost like they are trying to gain trust, through familiarity.  So they’re NOW in […]

“The Church has not taught us properly, but much of what she has taught us is proper.” – Christian Definitions of PROPER (1-3 not applicable) 4: very good : excellent 5: chiefly British : utter, absolute 6: strictly limited to a specified thing, place, or idea <the city proper> 7: a : strictly accurate : […]

I’ve been taking more time to pray in the mornings, and since I have been gifted with a prayer language that I cannot understand, it makes it easier to pray for extended periods of time, but also a bit–well, frustrating that I often have no idea what I’m praying for.   I lend my toungue to the […]

I was praying this morning, confessing a familiar sin, considering how the guilt of repeated failure in a given area leaves me feeling anxious and -well, claustrophobic.   Really?  Are the two related?  I have on occasion dealt with a sudden onslaught of claustrophobia; the last time was when I saw the news online about the […]

I learned how to tie my shoes last week. No Joke. I have this pair of leather shoes with rawhide laces, and they’d always come untied unless I’d tie a double knot. I’ve been proud of myself for my entire life for being able to tie my shoes so fast.  I have always done it […]