Breathe

Breathe

Have you ever watched a runner go by? They can make it look so easy with so little effort. Having completed a marathon (26.2 miles) I can tell you during my training there were times when I experienced effortless breathing. That is not the case however when you first...
Finisher or Oatmeal?

Finisher or Oatmeal?

“YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!” The words every athlete wanted to hear after completing the grueling 2.4 MILE swim, the 112 MILE bike ride and the 26.2 MILE run! All back to back… the Ironman Triathlon. Tradition has it that the announcer would call out each finishers name...

“High” Light

It’s those unexpected moments that stay with you. Last night was no exception. The Karate Team was setting up; sound system, pads, boards and all kinds of “karate stuff”. The kids were gathering and the fun began. Jumping over things and people,...

No Room

I never get tired or reading Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth. I always stop at the words, “no room for them in the inn”.  Now I don’t know if there was a convention for shepherds taking place that booked all the rooms or maybe the...
God Is…Comfort

God Is…Comfort

Have you seen the picture on Facebook of the homeless man that is sitting on the sidewalk holding his dog. What a picture of love and comfort. (for the man and the dog) Beauty in ashes! One of my favorite pictures of Truth is the one with her asleep in my arms. We...

God Is…TRUTH

When looking for a name for this beautiful golden pup, I asked the Lord to give us a name that would show others the character of Jesus. Since we know that Jesus is the “image of the invisible God” (Col. 1:15), this name would also tell others who God is. There were...