Month: August 2026

In the Old Testament days, Joshua was dividing the Promised Land amongst the twelve tribes. The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph’s sons, felt they should have more land than they currently had to accommodate all of the people in their tribes. Joshua agreed to extend their territory up into the mountain region. The mountain…

I remember evenings spent with my mom and sister during storms when I was a child. We’d gather in the living room, sing songs and play games until the storm passed. Even though the wind and rain blew against the house, we were safe and protected inside. The disciples recalled the story of a storm…

Have you ever looked at yourself in a lighted, magnified mirror? There is no escaping the proof of every flaw, every blemish, every imperfection. As Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias eloquently stated, “Time marches on and sooner or later you realize it is marchin’ across your face.” The harsh light and magnification make it impossible…

I have a theory that there are three types of pain in our life: sudden, chronic, and residual. Some of us have a high pain threshold while others are side lined at the smallest twinge. Regardless of our tolerance to the pain, what are we doing with the pain we have? Sudden painThis is the…