“The Father initiates; we respond.”; author Robert Whitlow’s main message point yesterday. My question: how do I respond? He answered by poking me again this morning using John 6:9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Andrew, I get why you…
I know. I know. Many of you think, “Why should I text my kids? They barely talk to me already!” I have come around a bit on this one. According to the October 14th issue of The Wall Street Journal, the average 13 – 17 year old send and receives 3,339 text each month. I…
Loud. Exciting. Energizing. That’s how I would describe my family reunion. Coming from a family with eight kids has it advantages; when we get together, it’s an immediate party. Brothers, sisters, Mom and my step-dad, nieces, nephews; a conglomerate all generating from the Martin family tree. This year was extra special. As the nieces and nephews grow…
“I so wish I had a tattoo.” Out of the blue, my son made this announcement as he relaxed on the couch, home from college for fall break last week. This is nothing new for Zach. When he was a junior in high school, I noticed a file on our computer one day, “Tat File”….
by Susan Meissner “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Picture a doctor’s waiting room: cushioned chairs, a display of colorful magazines, soothing music wafting above your head, perhaps an aquarium of sparkling fish. Why…
Have you ever bought a bag of balloons for a party? Picture a balloon. Start blowing it up – it’s getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER —– POP! As the pressure of the air continues to increase, the tension on the balloon grows until eventually it explodes. On the other hand, if you start blowing…