Mercy is seeing someone’s need, having empathy and compassion for that person, and taking action to meet their need.  Sometimes we stop with the “seeing” and walk on by in our busy lives.  Other times we go a step further and actually “feel” compassion for the person—maybe even pray for them—and then go on Keep reading →

Discipline is to train ourselves in the exercise of self control.  Tenacity is the quality of being very determined and persistent.  And purpose is defined as one’s intention or goal. I remember when, as a young mother, I persistently pursued my purpose of earning a college degree.  It wasn’t easy with two small children, a Keep reading →

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:  Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) Each Christmas season we see manger scenes all around us – in our neighborhoods, on Christmas cards, and during our church’s Christmas Eve service.  But do we truly see the love and kindness behind the manger scene?  I’d like Keep reading →

Change finds all of us at different times in our lives, but it seems the most poignant during the holidays.  I personally know two pastors who will face this holiday season, for the first time, without their wife of many years by their side.  Although they have the assurance that their loved one is in Keep reading →