Texas weather is a funny thing, particularly in the months from October – May. Wet, dry, hot, cold…it’s never quite the same from day to day or even from minute to minute. The constantly changing atmosphere certainly keeps our forecasters on their collective toes. But in the midst of this meteorological unpredictability, there is one… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Category: The Bible tells me so
Discussions of religion and the church, both global and local. News stories of interest relating to Christian life and Biblical truth. Thoughts on contemporary Christianity, daily applications and lessons learned, and even a little good ol’ preachin!
Promises, Promises
Hold on to your hats, friends, because I’m about to do something I don’t do very often: I’m going to ask for help. For reals. Seriously, “the funk” has descended on the Speer home in full force during this time of joy and cheer. The depression and discouragement hangs like the thick, wet blanket it… Continue reading Promises, Promises
Lessons from The Big Guy
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and you know what that means:Â Let Christmas begin! We kicked off our Christmas celebration with one of our usual traditions: a visit to see Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, known ’round these here parts as The Big Guy. I’ve written about our encounters with The Big Guy before, how we’ve… Continue reading Lessons from The Big Guy
You be the judge…or not
A friend of mine, who is very techno-savvy and is becoming quite the online missionary, started a Facebook discussion this week in preparation for our Sunday sermon. Her question was: Have you ever been “judged” by someone? When or how is it wrong to judge? Over the past few days, there have been a few… Continue reading You be the judge…or not
Praying for Peace
I learned last evening that a high school friend of mine lost his father to cancer. Just a few weeks ago, another high school friend also lost her dad to the very same disease. And while it’s easy to *say* that death is truly part of life, the reality of saying good-bye, of living life… Continue reading Praying for Peace
Waiting for the Blessing
Lately it seems like there’s an epidemic of blessing going around. In the past month I’ve heard story after story of one friend after another who’s been promoted, or moved into their dream home, or been healed from serious illness or injury, or gotten that fancy new car, or seen God move and provide in… Continue reading Waiting for the Blessing
It’s like a snack cake for your soul
I’m not all that much into chicken soup. Don’t get me wrong, chicken soup definitely has its place in the grand scheme of life. But for me, comfort foods are more about sweets you can sink your teeth into than watered-down broth with slurpy noodles. And frankly, Little Debbie snack cakes make me happy. They… Continue reading It’s like a snack cake for your soul
Being Transformed
I’ve said it before, and it bears repeating now: It’s time. Sure, it’s time for the Rangers to finish what they’ve started in this amazing post-season run. But there’s a personal side to this, too. And for me, it’s time. Time to deepen friendships. To renew bonds with those I don’t have the opportunity to… Continue reading Being Transformed
South Beach Update: Hungering and Thirsting on the Beach
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 One of the most difficult aspects of moving to a South Beach lifestyle has been changing the way I think about food: carbs and fats in particular. I know the Bible says “man shall not live by bread alone”… Continue reading South Beach Update: Hungering and Thirsting on the Beach
Leadership through Service
Many people shy away from the number 13. It’s unlucky. Some people are even afraid of it. But there are times when the number 13 just shines. Take a baker’s dozen, for instance. Getting an extra donut in your box isn’t such a bad thing, is it? And on this day, the number 13 sparkled… Continue reading Leadership through Service