Use what you have … to serve others
God has set each of us on our own individual unique Path of Life. Our Path of Life twists and changes. For a stretch it might lead across windswept hills. Then our Path might change direction to lead…
It takes effort … to have relationships
The bridge in our background photo is located several miles into a hike up to a waterfall. It crosses a precipitous collection of smaller, albeit impressive waterfalls, and is located in a bamboo forest. This bridge takes…
It takes effort … to “build a bridge”
The Bible encourages us to: “Live in Peace with each other.” This requires intentionality to “build a bridge” (relationally) with others. The bridge in our background photo is located several miles into the hike up to Lake Serene…
Let offenses go … be a bridge builder
The Bible encourages us to: “Live in Peace with each other.” This requires intentionality to “build a bridge” (relationally) with others. The bridge in our background photo is a solid, sturdy bridge which crosses a large, marshy expanse,…
Don’t “Burn the Bridge”
The Bible encourages us to: “Live in Peace with each other.” This requires intentionality to “build a bridge” (relationally) with others. You will notice that the bridge in the background photo is an impressive suspension foot-bridge. You might…
Build a Bridge
In order to have a relationship with someone, we must “build a bridge.” Everywhere we turn nowadays, it seems to be the norm to “burn bridges” relationally with other people. It takes effort to build a relational bridge! It…
Be patient with each other
You will notice that our background photo is cacti ... rather fitting, as people can be really prickly! It is for good reason that the Bible commands us to "Be patient with each other.""We urge you ... be…
Love is an action
Love is sometimes an emotion. But Love is ALWAYS an action."Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." - 1 John 3:18
Lessons in the Dirt – Atmosphere
My daughter has taken a weekend trip away to Dallas, and she asked me to look after her air plant, “Harry” while she is away. So I’m babysitting “Harry” and making sure he gets a good misting several…
Lessons in the Dirt – Support
Do you feel like this little sunflower? I sure do. So does just about everyone we know. Life is just taking it out of everyone right now! This photo sums it all up: there's us, the little droopy…