21st Century Stress It was that time of year, again, our “Austin Kearns Celebrity Golf Classic and “Get in the Game Dinner”—our annual fundraisers for our ministry with SCORE International. And this year’s event promised some unforeseen challenges. Some of our faithful, dependable volunteers were not able to help- meaning we were tackling more demands than …
We live in an area that requires us to have a land-line. We do have cell phones, but the service is always questionable in our home even with up-to-date boosters. Sometimes to use our cellphones, we have to go outside, and that is just not convenient when it’s raining or snowing. Our old reliable landline …
What is the definition of a dear friend? She is someone who you may not have seen for a couple of years, but when the two of you get together, it’s like you’ve never been apart. Unfortunately, I often let the demands of life interfere with our special time together; and time passes too quickly …
“Come, all you who are thirsty” Isaiah 55:1 It seems that sometimes our lives are so busy and so demanding that we just need some relief. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve felt led to write a new devotional. I haven’t been overwhelmed with demanding work; I just didn’t have a desire to share my plethora …
“Contentment is the Only Real Wealth” (Alfred Nobel) This morning, I helped myself to the last bowl of Cheerios. There was only a little left; as I looked at the empty wax paper bag, I suddenly remembered something Geraldine, my mother-in-law, told me. She …
Read more ““I sing for joy at what Your hands have done.” Psalm 92:4”
I couldn’t help but giggle as I read my daughter-in-law’s (Stacey) text about her bad day. The downstairs of her house (kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry room and dining room) were being totally demolished for remodeling –which was promised to only take 2 months! Meanwhile, last week, our grandsons (ages 8 & 6) were home …
Complacency is our worst enemy. Mike Apicello I was so very proud of myself. Our youngest Granddaughter was turning three the end of the month and I had already purchased and mailed (through Amazon) a precious gift to her home. We knew we couldn’t make the out-of-state drive to celebrate her special day, but …
Read more “Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual Growth (A.W. Tozer)”
We own a renovated, preciously cute rental home and love seeing it taken care of by our priceless renters. But, the day after Christmas a constant 3-days of unrelenting rain ruined the 3-year old furnace beyond repair. It was a devastating way to end the year and a costly one that we hadn’t anticipated. It’s …
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 Priceless Friends I was an Air Force brat growing up. We moved almost every two years setting up temporary homes in Alabama, Germany, Michigan, Turkey, Washington DC, Florida, and Brazil. To protect myself from the pain of loss, I made and …
I can do all this through Him—Who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 Stormy Days A few months ago, the day started out stormy and dark. The wind was howling, green leaves were flying off the trees, and it was hard to believe this was the beginning of a day instead of the end. I …