Have you noticed them popping up all over Facebook? Friend after friend notes how many days they are into the month and writes a statement about what they are thankful for each day. It's the hottest thing since "Farmville" or "Bitstrips". I even found a Facebook page specifically geared towards the 30 Days of Thanksgiving fad. Of course, the impetus behind such a movement is to recognize … [Read more...]
God Hears Your Prayers
Saying Yes To A Wheelchair
A common "stereotype" of a person who is in a wheel chair is that the chair itself limits that person from living a full life and balanced life. Sometimes when we are in public people will make comments like "poor kid to be so limited." ( I personally find this very rude and really have to hold my tongue) The fact is for Lilly a wheelchair enables her to do things that she once could not. In … [Read more...]
Run To Jesus
On a recent trip to the beautiful Southern USA, we passed through Savannah, Georgia. This was our first time to this beautiful city, but our time was short, so we decided to take a trolley tour of the city. We boarded the vintage looking trolley and enjoyed seeing the many squares and historical sites this city holds. One stop on our tour was Forrest Gump’s bench where he sat with his box of … [Read more...]
Joy Burst
“My son has a job here,” I said in a much too loud voice, loving the sound of it. “So we have a family membership.” The girl behind the counter scanned my YMCA card. “My son got this for me, because he works here.” I almost couldn’t help repeating myself. I knew I sounded like one of those older women…the ones with the multi-colored tracksuits and cloth visors who constantly refer to their … [Read more...]
We Had Nothing to Do With It
…We can only keep on going, after all, by the power of God, who first saved us and then called us to this holy work. We had nothing to do with it. It was all his idea, a gift prepared for us in Jesus long before we knew anything about it. But we know it now. Since the appearance of our Savior, nothing could be plainer: death defeated, life vindicated in a steady blaze of light, all through the … [Read more...]