October, 2014

• 15 October

  God Amazes Me

  

  God constantly surprises me.  No matter how many times I see Him move or have a prayer answered, I am amazed every time.  Last Sunday in church He did it again.  On our way to church, I told my husband something I knew he was not going to like.  I ...

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• 15 October

  Two Words: Follow Me

  

  Remember a song by country music artist Mac Davis in the 80’s? No, you’re too young. Anyway, the principle stays the same at any age. The first line goes something like this, “Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way.” Sounds a bit haughty but ...

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• 15 October

  Fighting Losing Battles

  

  My dogs have some of the most resilient fleas I’ve ever seen.  Seriously, nothing seems to kill or repel these critters, and believe me, I’ve tried.  I cannot tell you the amount of money I’ve spent on sprays, applications, creams, soaps, dips and the like.  I’ve tried everything from strong ...

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• 15 October

  When Pets Attack: Spiritual Lessons Learned From Claws And Paws

  

  “Attack!” This was what was apparently going through the mind of Sam the sugar glider as soon as the cage door opened. Not only did he have the audacity to relieve himself on me, but he was intent on sticking to me like glue. But wait, the plot thickens! My ...

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• 14 October

  Christians, politics, and the November election

  

  The midterm elections are less than a month away, and most non-presidential elections have a 55% to 65% apathy rate.  This means that the majority of adult citizens do not and will not vote in November.  These people, many of them Christians, are leaving the stewardship of their states and ...

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• 14 October

  Friends and Partners

  As a child, I kept a close friend who, in some respects, was closer than my little brother. Eric Tucker and I were inseparable as we grew from tiny tikes to terrible teens. But as we grew into young adults, our lives naturally took a curve. We still remained close, ...

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• 14 October

  Character Lessons From A Day With My Son

  

  This past Saturday, I decided to take my nine year-old son, Zeek, to work with me. It would be a good character building experience for about four hours. About an hour into the regiment of sounding fire hydrants for leaks, I noticed something. My kid’s got ears like his old ...

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• 14 October

  Overeating (Part II)

  

  “Gluttony” is listed as one of the seven deadly sins. This implies that overeating is no laughing matter and shouldn’t be ignored. Moderation is vital in all we do; once we drift into having too little or too much of anything, then the side effect tends to be problematic. Whether ...

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• 14 October

  Jahi McMath Showing Signs of Life  

  

  The story of 13-year-old Jahi McMath is incredible, and I have been following it since last December. On December 9, 2013, Jahi underwent a tonsillectomy to alleviate her sleep apnea; however, she began bleeding profusely and went into cardiac arrest. Jahi was declared brain-dead three days after the operation, and ...

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• 14 October

  Hearing God Speak

  

  All too often, we forget why God gave us the Bible, and it is time that we remembered! Gone are the days of God walking with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden talking face to face with mankind. Gone are the days of Moses when God spoke and ...

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