The day counters
February 15, 2021
Are you a day counter? You know, a person who counts days. I recently learned there are apps for that! You can countdown the days from now until the start of something or you can count down days until the end of something. And yes, you can also count the days from something in the […]
Your soul has a lover; what we all need this Valentines day
February 12, 2021
Life is fleeting but love endures forever By Monday the roses and chocolates and cards will be history, but we will still need to know that we are each and all loved. My husband sat on the steps and held out a ring. It was large and worn and engraved with a date from 1966. […]
Since you asked, News sources I rely on
February 3, 2021
Several listeners have recently asked what news sources I rely on in preparing for each morning’s broadcast. Here’s a summary of my responses: Axios.com (secular; seeking to deliver the information without opining). I appreciate their Axios Bill of Rights and I subscribe to AxiosAM newsletter but they have several to choose from here. World.wng.org (CHRISTIAN […]
The political problem we all share is that we don’t
January 18, 2021
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray He taught them the words now universally known as The Lord’s Prayer. It begins, “Our Father.” Jesus could have taught us to address God more personally as one would expect Him to pray. One might have expected Jesus to teach us to pray, “My Father.” […]
How do I know who I can trust to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
January 11, 2021
I’m asked one question more than any other by listeners: where can I get a reliable source of news? People are frustrated by the bias on all sides. If you’re like me, you just want the straight story and then you want to form your own opinions and take your stand in the political discourse […]
Have it your way! American Autonomy vs Freedom within God’s Gracious Sovereignty
If you’ve been listening you’ve heard the word autonomy even if you haven’t actually heard the word. It is an ideology whose advocates today are legion. And to be clear, autonomy in an of itself is neither good nor bad – its expressions are both. Autonomy includes the ideals of self-governance, personal decision-making, and even […]
While “all eyes are on Georgia,” let my eyes be fixed on Jesus
January 5, 2021
You’re going to hear that “all eyes are on Georgia’s Senate run off elections today” – and while those elections are critical to the balance of power in the U.S. Senate of the 117th Congress, let OUR EYES be fixed upon Jesus. Colossians 3 reminds us, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek […]
From 2020 to 2021: a spiritual accounting and a spiritual course
December 31, 2020
This is the last day of 2020 – or, depending when you’re reading this – today is the first day of the New Year! Happy New Year! You will hear that #2021 is many things. To each and all, let us declare: “This is the year of the Lord” Consider for a moment how history […]
Taste and See the Lord is good!
December 8, 2020
#TastyTuesday thoughts “Taste and see that the Lord is good” is a direct quote from Psalm 34:8. So how can we apply that TODAY in real life? Three quick ideas on how you can help others taste and see the Lord is good today: If you eat out, pray with a thankful heart for whatever […]
Must Read Monday: Reading the Headlines through a Gospel Worldview 12-7-2020
December 7, 2020
People are searching…for hope, in fear. 2020’s Most Read Bible Verse according to YouVersion Bible app Let’s pause on this for a moment: people are searching for hope. In our lifetime, there has never been a more opportune moment for Christians to share the good, great, life altering, hope giving news of the Gospel. People […]