The War of Independance

Ezra 6:11 I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. Ouch!  That sounds like he means it!  King Darius was referring to his edict that the Temple of the Lord be rebuilt.  He was telling the people that…

Seventeen years ago, God blessed me with a beautiful little boy.  Baby soft golden curls encircled bright shining eyes and his little laugh and sense of adventure were only the beginning of the depth of his independence. As a single mum for the first three years of his life, I poured everything I had into…

Our boys were out playing paintball with a friend earlier this week.  Our younger son was running to join the fray when he grabbed a tree to help propel himself around a corner. “T” our older son heard echoing through the woods.  He thought it was odd as his brother never called “T”.  He didn’t…

My eyes weep with the tears of the weary. My works for You crumble as dust through my fingers – worthless. I cry out for understanding yet peace and comfort elude me. My heart is torn within me as I strive to serve you faithfully and fail again. O LORD, draw me nigh unto You….

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I have worked in water safety for almost four decades; in pools, on beaches, swimming lessons, coaching, program development and lots and lots of other bits and pieces. Periodically, I’ll take a position at a new facility or an old facility will revamp. When this happens, it is often time for a performance review. These…