A new schoolyear is just on the horizon, which brings about a focus upon a fresh start for many parents and teachers. Whether or not you have children who are school age, we can all benefit from a clean slate and rejuvenation. Sometimes a new start is like a breath of fresh air. Over the … Read more
Fears and memories can have a strong and eerie connection. Because of the memories that can be associated with these fears, we might avoid doing certain activities altogether. A broken bone during an activity might make one leery of engaging in that sport or pastime. Getting sick after eating a certain food might cause fear … Read more
One of the fun items that we have in the children’s ministry area uses different colored magnetic shapes. With these prismatic, translucent tiles, a myriad of structures can be built. The kids can build houses, horse stables, or Bible scenes. If they can dream it up, it can be built with the tiles. Like other … Read more
It is one of the first songs that many of us learned about God. It is simple, yet it champions a core truth about God the Son. Its rhyming phrases lend to its simplicity. Have you guessed what it is? You’re right…Jesus Loves Me! Jesus loves me, this I know.For the Bible tells me so.Little … Read more
Do you know anyone whom you would consider to be a continual servant? These are the kind of people who are regularly meeting the needs of others and seldom looking for recognition. My Dad is one individual in my life who fits this description so well. He pours into his family and into others by … Read more
I have had the opportunity for the past year to sing with the Montgomery County Choral Society. One of my favorite songs that we sang in our last concert is titled, “Total Praise.” Here are a few lines from the song: Lord, I will liftMine eyes to the hillsKnowing my helpIs coming from YouYour peace … Read more
My grandmother once received a special gift: a record player! She was incredibly elated, as this was no ordinary device. It was a combination turntable, radio, and CD player. The instructions were written in broken English. They read, “Press button hardly.” While the intent was to indicate that it should be pressed with force, my … Read more
What lifts you up when you are feeling down in your spirit? Maybe you like to take a leisurely walk or do some physical activity. Perhaps a good book or favorite television show helps you to mentally escape. Now, think about the moments, activities, and people that bring you the most joy. Do you ever … Read more
What an interesting Texas “winter” we are having! I believe it may be the warmest November through January that we have had in my nearly four years in Conroe. By this time over the last few years, we had already experienced multiple hard freezes. I moved my plants into my garage weeks ago and feel … Read more