“Defeated completely” — Have you ever felt that way in your life? Has your life seemed underwater as you desperately attempt to struggle upward through a series of mental, physical, and/or spiritual problems.? Perhaps, as you snuggle under the covers, your eyes close but your mind accelerates as it tumbles over the financial or family… Continue reading Overwhelmed
“I Want to Walk” Don’t get sick as you glance at my foot while reading a few of my early morning thoughts. I know, I know, the toe is UGLY. There is a part of me that thinks, “Off with the toe,” but then better sense takes over. Removing the ugly appendage would drastically and… Continue reading Ugly Personified
A New Life Sunday, a friend and I were chatting before class began. Preparing that week for teaching a class of adults had been particularly challenging. I was feeling a bit discouraged as the passage from Mark 12:35-37 was causing my brain to scream. Despite reviewing five various reference materials and checking in with a… Continue reading Begin Again
Pure White or Snarled and Smelly????? When you hear the word “sheep” what image pops into your head? Do childhood memories flash an image of a fluffy, pure white, gentle lamb nibbling grass by a rushing stream? Maybe Jesus and His disciples might even be resting near-by as He teaches them a new truth about… Continue reading We Like Sheep
Today I spent over an hour “relaxing” in a chair with my mouth wide open. No, I was not chatting, snoring, or screaming. A sharp needle pierced my gums resulting in little feeling remaining. A brilliant light shown on my wounded chopper as a man stuffed his small tools into my open cavity. Renewal was… Continue reading Light, Trust, Crown
When you hear the word "Mess", what image pops into your head? "Yuck, I can't stand this!" or, "Oh well, it's been this way for many moons. Who cares what it looks like?" Maybe you even have a third thought - "Who cares? The disorganization works for me. I generally know where everything is anyway?"… Continue reading Oh, What a Mess!
You never know what will show up in your backyard or neighborhood. A friend in Missouri recently looked out her window and spotted a most unusual visitor. At first, she just thought it was a kitty wandering around in their yard. A second look, however, caused her to grab her camera and suggest the family… Continue reading Unexpected Stranger
What comes to your mind when you read the words, “Weather Rock”? Perhaps you think of a Rock and Roll concert in some large open area. Thousands of young and old, lugging blankets, peanut butter sandwiches, and bottles of Pepsi crowd the area. The stage is set, mikes have been tested, and the news media… Continue reading Weather Rock
I love giraffes. They are the tallest members of the animal kingdom. An adult will average around 18 feet tall and average weight for males is 3,000 pounds. Their tongues are most surprising. They typically are black, blue, or purple and can measure 18-20 inches long. What if people had tongues that long and decided… Continue reading Stand tall…but beware
Recently while traveling in Zimbabwe, Africa during their winter season, our travel group spotted this beast as he approached our jungle vehicle. My heart flipped a bit. Would this approximately 2,500 pound creature continue to march toward us, or would we frighten him into altering his path? Would he be a friend, foe, or maybe… Continue reading Black Rhinoceros: Friend or Foe?
Kathryn Ransom 