A while back, I was working outside in my backyard moving some boxes and furniture inside my storage shed. There was an old Cedar Chest that I had in storage which belonged to my mom. It was not in good shape but I had wanted to save it since it belonged to her. The lid of […]
Singing in the Rain
“It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.” Isaiah 4:6 Some of my favorite memories as a child were when our family went on Camping Trips. Camping was an inexpensive way for all of us to pack up and […]
Sailing Away in Faith
My wife and I are just returning from a short holiday at the beach. We decided to get in one last Summer trip during the Labor Day Holiday before the cooler weather sets in. It was a wonderful trip. The weather was perfect in the mid-80’s and no rain or clouds to be found. It was […]
Countdown to Your Victory at Sunrise
I’m convinced that I could live at the beach without too much persuasion if I could only afford it. There’s just something peaceful and relaxing about the ocean waves and the beach and just sitting in a lounge chair all day soaking up the rays. In fact, I enjoy just walking on the beach along the water’s edge. […]
Presents or Presence
I can understand why the Holidays are sometimes depressing for many folks. We start weeks before Christmas buying our gifts for friends, family, and loved ones. Everywhere we go, we hear Christmas music on the radio and in the malls. We see the excitement (and sometimes fear) in children’s faces when they have that all […]
Like the Ocean Waves
My wife and I love going to the beach. Not so much to swim, but simply to lay out in the sun and take long walks on the beach. We’ve been fortunate to see some of the World’s beautiful beaches from Key West to Daytona to Destin to Savannah and even Mexico, the Bahamas, and […]