Always look on the bright side of life … A Eulogy

Pictured from right to left, Cathy Barlow Garrison, Nancy Shearer, Jenny Cline, and Bill Hutzel (center) In memory of Cathy Barlow Garrison who passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Cathy seemed to always celebrate life, and so it was fitting that the ceremony in honor of her was called a celebration. But I was sad …

The Impoverished Ministry of Jesus

It is in the night time when I am sleeping that I am especially vulnerable to allowing negative thoughts to infiltrate my mind, telling me “it’s not alright”.  Perhaps it was a life-changing event or events of the day that caused concern.  “You are not going to be able to afford this or that, or …

Don’t pick the fruit, it’s still green

Have you prayed and prayed for something, yet there was no manifestation?  How often did you not wait for the fruit to ripen, often insisting on picking it while it was still green? Of course, you have. The demand for instant results has permeated our society. As an example, you have a meltdown while waiting …

Due to a lack of patience, tomorrow is cancelled

When has your tomorrow become today because you just couldn’t wait?  Stress can do that to you. Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now. As an example, there is nothing wrong with companies selling more and faster, but often mistakes are made when they do not weigh the risks of a …

Only in the darkness can you see the stars

“Only in the darkness can you see the stars”. – Martin Luther King Jr. From experience, I know that we all experience struggles and challenges in life, and at times we may feel like giving up, that all hope is lost.  Yet, all we have to do is look up and see the stars through …