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
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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
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
Pressing On
Sometimes, I’m such a twit. I can’t tell you how glad I am that God, in His infinite patience and endless love and mercy, never actually says that to me. But I’m sure there are times He must feel like it. This epiphany came to me this weekend after spending several days trying to climb… Continue reading Pressing On
A Sigh of Relief
You know, there are some verses in the Bible that frighten me. It’s not the ones about the wrath of God, or His mighty arm of justice, or the consequences of sin. I can live with all those. No, it’s ones like this: And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for… Continue reading A Sigh of Relief
Child-like Faith
Deep conversations can happen when you least expect them. Oh sure, you’re prepared for them around the dinner table, or before bedtime, when things are quiet and the mind has a chance to unwind and relax a bit. For my kids, however, it’s always those short bits of time when we’re in the car, hustling… Continue reading Child-like Faith