Lamentations

February 12, 2021 the world laments together as our speech is censored and as our smiles are masked! Even though our church is closed, and no matter how the world tries to diminish our hope,  we stand firm and remember that we are not of this world! We are citizens of heaven and soon our…

Amuse or Use Me

Is He the greatest Show on earth? Can we consider the Life in us as… an Amusement Park? Are we truly here just for a fun ride? Is He who is “in me”… the Sacred One… who inhabits the praise of His people? Is He not the greatest Treasure — one can obtain on earth! My…

Return to Me

Our Father runs towards anyone who returns to Jesus. Let us strive to be like Jesus and run the race before us with breathless perseverance. On the cross Jesus cried out “forgive them for they know not what they do” This was the King of kings death bed plea for us. Jesus continues to intercede…

What to Think during Dark days?

Take a pause, for no other cause than to suspend the clock … and the onslaught of bad news.  From 2017-2020 many innocents have died and the darkness is heavy on us all. However, we are called to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn….just for a bit, let us come…

Mirror Reflections

Unplugged from the news, the nasty noise of blame, I am well placed, with ears to hear what the Spirit is singing.  The sweet symphony of a gentle breeze rustling through the trees beckons my consideration of Who blows this unseen wind?   The world is quick to finger point at science, to cast a…

FREEDOMS Celebrated

We teach by our example, good or bad.  All nations, all people have certain freedoms to hold dear.  The freedoms in the USA include the right to speak our minds, and the freedom to worship God.  It is important to stop and consider what our current actions and words are teaching our children?There is a…

Poetic Justice

We must keep our eyes wide open and NOT be blinded by what we see. Not all signs and wonders are from God. We are to be diligent in our seeking of the Lord and with the discernment we are given by the Holy Spirit we are to KEEP WATCH!  “I will have mercy on…

Unmasked

Carnival includes wearing masks and the grand fiesta begins today in Chapala. This  annual festival has an interesting genesis!  Soon the streets around all the villages in Mexico will swarm with visitors from around the globe! For 15 days the music will drown our treasured silence. This world-wide festival keeps artists busy making costumes, floats…

Fences and Gates

A fence is a barricade to keep things out.  It shields and protects fields, livestock, and our homes.   A fence also keeps dogs, horses and children from running into harm.  A fence is a guard against prowlers, it is a hedge of protection.  “How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw…