Without Wax

Without Wax

This week a friend reminded me about a very cool verse in Psalm 78. It is verse 72 which says, “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”  The author, Asaph (a leader and chief musician in Israel) recognized that...
You Got Gifts!

You Got Gifts!

Each believer is expected to walk (live) in such a way that their behavior and attitudes match their calling. And to help us do that, the Spirit has endowed each of us with at least one spiritual gift, all kinds of natural gifts, plenty of opportunities and a wide...
The Spirit is our Compass

The Spirit is our Compass

Being a lover of maps, it is not surprising that I own and frequently use a compass. I have a cute little one that I keep in my car. It is fun to figure out the direction of a destination. Especially when everyone in the car is guessing! Kids have some cute jokes...
We Matter

We Matter

Just like everyone else, occasionally my self-esteem takes a hit (or two!). This past week just happened to be one of those moments. My situation wasn’t quite as bad as not being picked for the kickball game at lunch, but almost. Truthfully, it doesn’t take much for...
Entitled or Instructed?

Entitled or Instructed?

Skipping through the channels last week, I stumbled on an episode of Dr. Phil dealing with an incredible 16-year-old. She was being raised by a single mother who had tons of money. The young girl had been receiving a couple thousand dollars a month for transportation,...
Miracles Do Happen

Miracles Do Happen

With permission, I would like to share a miraculous story in this Musing about a Christian radio program in Albania. Albania is spiritually one of the darkest spots on earth. Very little gospel messaging is allowed in that country. But there was a recent miracle. Leda...