Partnership: (n.) a contractual relationship between two or more persons working together for a common purpose. When a person trusts in Jesus, His Holy Spirit comes to live inside that person. God gives us His Spirit so that we can have an intimate relationship with Him and enjoy the marvelous gifts He has for us. … Continue reading A Partnership with God
100 Days to Black Friday
Before Labor Day I received this notice. I was not sure to whether to be upset that people were thinking about Christmas shopping before Summer was gone or to be grateful for the reminder that I need to finalize my plans for my flight back home for the Holidays before all the good fares are … Continue reading 100 Days to Black Friday
Celebrate Labor Day
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-23 (NIV)In 1894 the U.S. Congress established our annual Labor Day holiday, … Continue reading Celebrate Labor Day
Discovery . . . ?
Pads of paper are sprinkled around my apartment – on my nightstand, in the kitchen and bathroom, next to the phone and my rocking chair. I’ve gotten to that age where if it isn’t written down, it doesn’t exist. So I pen these little reminders – things to do, grocery lists, . . . and … Continue reading Discovery . . . ?
Fireworks and Fountains
On Monday a group of girlfriends met at Bonefish Grill to celebrate the 50th birthday of a dear co-worker.Unfortunately, when we called for the dinner reservation, the only seating was on the outdoor patio.Have you ever been in Orlando in the summer? Do you like hot and muggy weather?We expected a miserable time without air … Continue reading Fireworks and Fountains
No Brag, Just Fact
“The Guns of Will Sonnett” ran two seasons in 1967-69, but I still remember its repeated line. Walter Brennan played the patriarch of a family of fast guns. Will Sonnett was an ex-cavalry scout and gunfighter who roamed the west with his grandson, seeking his wandering son. In numerous adventures, the two displayed their prowess … Continue reading No Brag, Just Fact
“Old Maid Schoolteacher”
What comes to mind when you hear the term, "old maid schoolteacher"? The stereotype female who no man really wanted to marry, so now she is an elderly, probably homely, crotchety spinster who has to support herself? This idea is wrong. My Aunt Bertha was a natural teacher. She had the talent, training and … Continue reading “Old Maid Schoolteacher”
“Meaningless, Meaningless”
“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 (NIV) “Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player/ That struts and frets his hour upon the stage/ And then is heard no more: it is a tale/ Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.” MacBeth, Act 5, Scene … Continue reading “Meaningless, Meaningless”
Misleading Measures
The recent revelations about the secret "waiting lists" at Veterans Administration Medical Centers made me wonder about an incident I experienced about a year ago. I called into my local VA clinic to schedule an appointment, and was told that because there was nothing available in the next 30 days, I would have to call … Continue reading Misleading Measures
Breach of Privacy
When Edward Snowden revealed that the U.S. National Security Agency was accessing metadata and message content from telecommunications companies concerning private individuals, Germany loudly complained about NSA spying through the use of such material. Now it appears that Germany’s protests were highly hypocritical – they have been doing the same thing. The magazine Der Spiegel … Continue reading Breach of Privacy
Lines from Lynn 