Valentine’s Day… A day to pause and show appreciation for those we love. Maybe even a time to soak in the appreciation of others. What a great idea! It’s fun to exchange cards and bake heart-shaped cookies to let friends and family know we care. But love is so much more than hearts and candy, flowers and teddy bears. I have a coworker who uses the phrase, “the work of family…
Right now, with much of American experiencing record-breaking cold, many people are longing for spring like never before, and hoping our furry friend, the Groundhog, brings us some good news. The following post is excerpted from "Of Groundhogs and Hope," published on Beach Walk Ministries' FaceBook page, February 2018. Did you know that flipping a coin would give you more accurate weather prediction than watching the groundhog? Groundhog Day…
Photo credit: Wong Hock Weng John Some close relatives of mine are in a difficult situation. They are looking at the choices in front of them and desperately wanting to check the box that says, “none of the above.” I was going to pray for God to be with them. But then, as I thought about it… God has already promised to be with His people. When the…
Some people make New Year’s resolutions. Some set a word of intention. This year, I had no plans to do either. There were several reasons, not the least of which was that after all the music-making, cookie baking, and family peace retaining of December, I didn’t have the energy. On New Year’s Day, I finally found time to relax with a book. And a word jumped off…