Sometimes, as a parent I feel like all I ever say is “no.” Sometimes, it seems like my kids have lost their common sense to ask me some of the things that they ask me. Sometimes, they realize this before they ever ask. Anyone of them will preface their question with the phrase, “I know […]

“Rejoice in the Lord always,  Again I will say, rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 I always assumed that this verse was found in Psalms. I mean it sounds like a Psalm. It sounds like something David would have written and sung and danced while singing. But, instead, this passage is attributed to Paul. He wrote it to […]

It’s 8:30 pm on Labor Day. I didn’t do much on this three-day weekend. Well, I did get a few things accomplished. I am pretty much ready to drop off 80+ items for a local consignment sale. The laundry is caught up. I deep cleaned my kitchen. With Wally’s help, my floors are cleaner than […]