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Category Archives: Spiritual Encouragement
Family Vacation with Grown Kids: A True Blessing!
For the last several years, we’ve been getting the family together for a vacation in Stowe, Vermont. Being from the south, it is quite a change for us—cooler weather, more mountainous, more color, etc. Although we love our state … Continue reading
The Joy of Being a Grandparent: Reflections on the “Yes Phase of Life”
My 6 year old grandson recently spent a week with me by himself—a short respite from his three little gregarious and spunky sisters. We had a wonderful time conversing about life, catching lizards (he did the catching, I just … Continue reading
Posted in Grandparenting, Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness
Tagged blessings, family, the goodness of God
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3 Essentials for a Godly Life
There are so many things vying for our attention in this life. We want to be successful at work and earn that next promotion. We try hard to keep a perfect and orderly home—one that our friends will admire. We … Continue reading
God’s Word: Absolute Truth in an Age of Lies
Mid-morning is my favorite time to read the Bible, study scripture and pray. I have the luxury of having free time in the middle of the morning because I no longer have kids at home and have recently retired. My … Continue reading
Deep Thoughts on Steadfast Faith
Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. —Martin Luther Why do I believe there is a God when so many others don’t? … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church Life, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged blessings, Christianity, church, faith, parenting, spiritual growth, trusting God
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