A week into the break between the spring and summer semesters and I’m confident that no one will ever employ me to be a domestic engineer. An exasperated, “You’re fired, Julie!” would have escaped my lips today if I’d had an alternative, because not only did a glass storage dish escape my grasp while dividing …
Tag: Andy Stanley
Follow and Fish
Do you remember ever playing the game Follow the Leader when you were a child? According to one site I viewed, game play is described as, “One player, the Leader, begins moving around with actions that the rest of the players must mimic. Anything — including wildly flailing his hands or furiously scratching his head …
Power of Presence
Have you ever experienced the Power of Presence from a friend or family member who seems to just always be present at times when they are most needed? Personally, I can share that during many of these precious moments in my life, I am confident that the Lord is sending His love through those individuals …
Unexpressed Gratitude
Returning to the topic that was introduced in a January post entitled Gratitude Gap, I’ve been challenged once again to consider how klutzy I am when it comes to expressing gratitude. In a 2020 Thanksgiving message, pastor Andy Stanley reminds me of the impact that not withholding gratitude can have on the relationships in my …