Dear Mel: I am feeling really lonely and depressed. With another holiday coming (Easter) and no family anywhere near me, it always makes me feel worse. Nothing feels worse than spending a holiday alone, watching everyone leave church to go be with their family for a holiday meal and…
Humans are a bossy lot, aren’t we? Every single one of us wants things our way and some stick to the motto, “My way or highway”. We are governed by rules and rule makers. But how do we know which rules to follow? Who gets to decide how you live…
The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 As you read this today, I will be off working at our church for our clothing closet for those in…
I promised you all the turtle cake recipe! To go along with the amazing mouth-watering desert, I’m including a simple table decoration for a spring time gathering. God’s word has a lot to say about hospitality and gathering together. If you’re interested in a bible study on the subject, check…
It’s spring break here in Oregon. Which means one thing where I live and that’s mostly rain. Every few weeks we get one really gorgeous day to tease our senses and leave us hoping for spring. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has…
