Recently, my husband and I were invited to present The James Webb Outstanding Percussion Award at the Showcase of Champions band contest. This band competition is a Florida Marching Band Coalition regional qualifier. It is hosted by Tate High School’s Showband of the South of which James was a member the last two years of…
I recently read an article in the Ladies’ Home Journal (November 2008), “The Last Couple Standing”. The author asked the question, “Why do some marriages survive while others perish?” As one who is a survivor of a “perished” 19-year marriage, I, of course, have an opinion! Commitment. Too often in today’s society it is seen…
…you may be sure that your sin will find you out. Number 32:23 (NIV) There are not many of us (including a California civil court) who do not think that O.J. Simpson was responsible for the death of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. And so as we watched the outcome of this trial and today…
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23: 1-2 (NIV) Today is four years since my son went home to live with Jesus. Most days it doesn’t seem like four years. Some…
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2 (NIV) I was sad today as I learned that a man of God, Ray Boltz, announced that he was gay. (Christianity…
I had such hopes for this election. Through the primaries, I was excited by John McCain and Barack Obama as they discussed issues and their opinions and plans. I thought, “Finally! I will be able to listen to these men and pray and make a decision!” I was wrong. The presidential election has once again…
God comforts me in my troubles so that I can comfort others with the comfort that I have received from Him. 2 Corinthians 1:4 This past weekend I went to a ‘boot camp’ one-day seminar given by GriefShare. I went with some hesitation because I am not a ‘program’ lover. I like a class to…
“You have received much… so give much…freely.” Matthew 10:8 God gives us all so much that we not only do not deserve…but He opens opportunities and grows them into something that we could not possibly imagined! The John Webb Winter Golf Tournament is one of those opportunities. In 2002, when the first tournament was held…
.!. The new Christian Carnival has been posted at Brain Cramps for God Quicksand move . My contribution this time is from my devotional list Evil Dead II dvd .
What is it about a ‘mystery’ that makes most of us feel the need to solve it? Mystery novels, movies with a mystery (some special effects and an alien or two – and don’t forget a love story!), and TV CSI shows are very popular! Why? Mysteries keep our interest. They give us a sense…