Music, a part of us from the start. In the very beginning, Jason communicated to me through music. He introduced me to a world of song that was all new. Before we met, I listened only to the current pop music on the radio while hanging on to some classics like Billy Joel and James … Continue reading Music and Love
It is daunting to be authentic. To remove the mask, the one that tells the world you are more than OK ... you are organized, passionate, loving and successful at all times. To remove the mask is scary. It means admitting you are not perfect. But wait a minute, everyone knows you are not perfect. … Continue reading When You Want to Be Real: Removing the Mask
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light (Luke 11:33). New Cumberland First Church of God is a mid-sized church with a mighty presence. This stained … Continue reading Musical Light: A Night of Worship
When someone testifies they have been delivered from sin, those still struggling wonder why not me? His Truth: God can do anything. My truth: It was not easy for me to leave alcohol behind. Alcohol was in my life since before I was born. I am not saying my mother drank when I was in … Continue reading How I Stopped Drinking
A family of four different people. Stating the obvious does not mean we remember the obvious when we interact. Jason mapped out another adventure. A family-friendly hike at a wildlife preserve on State Game lands. Let’s just say for Action Jackson and Studious Braedon, hiking is not their first choice activity … ever. Jason and … Continue reading Different People, Same Grace
Alcohol is a mirage in the middle of a desert. It calls you by name, beckons your thirst. You dismiss the thought of Living water to satisfy. Alcohol draws you closer to meeting the need deep inside … the one that has no name but means everything. Years of empty. Alcohol promises to fill. Lonely. … Continue reading Another Summer Sober
Join me to welcome Carlos! I am in awe of how God is using this man. Thank you, Carlos, for being obedient to His calls. We often think of spiritual gifts in the singular: teacher, preacher, children's ministry worker. Our Mighty God is so powerful and gracious. I believe He rarely just assigns one gift … Continue reading Unique Gifts at Work: A Guest Post
Did you ever sit and let the wind Cool Through When the weather is hot Like when the pops Melt in the bright summer rays Drip in colors Sweet sips Then the breeze Whisks the leaves Rustle Never rip Back to purple lips Rain on the horizon As gray clouds drift Over white The afternoon … Continue reading Popsicles at the Park: A Summer Poem
God sits above the circle of the earth. The people below seem like grasshoppers to Him! He spreads out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in (Isaiah 40:22 NLT). Whatever we do, Our Lord is there. Wherever we go, Our Lord is there. He is not only … Continue reading #Schoolsout: A Story and a Prayer
When we pulled up, Jamie shared she and her husband walked this bridge. She had only been here one time with him. “We went to see Joyce Meyer for my birthday, and we stayed somewhere in Harrisburg. It was just after he slipped. Didn’t know it was going to get worse.” Jesse died of … Continue reading Moments of Grace and Honor: A Walk with my Sister
