The First Will Be Last

I had a little conversation with my teen the other day.You see…she is…How do I say it?A tad selfish.I know! The shock of a selfish teen!I had to have a gentle sit down with her about the virtue of putting others first.Say, you and another person get to an entrance at the same time; the … Continue reading The First Will Be Last →

For the means of grace and for the hope of glory.

Each day while I read Morning Prayer one line sticks out to me. It strikes me every single day. It's in the "General Thanksgiving," And it says: ...for the means of grace and for the hope of glory.The General Thanksgiving - Book of Common Prayer And, it's talking about when Jesus came and what he … Continue reading For the means of grace and for the hope of glory. →

I know the plans. Love, God.

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I once was involved in a single-parent ministry at a mega church in the Dallas area. And, this was our scripture. The scripture quoted each time … Continue reading I know the plans. Love, God. →

If I Were A Butterfly

Do you ever feel different? I think a lot of us do. Maybe even all of us. Like we don't belong or don't fit in. Today, a friend of mine shared a story about a song I first heard in Vacation Bible School. You may have heard of it. It's called "The Butterfly Song" by … Continue reading If I Were A Butterfly →