Tag: Religion

The Savory Secret of Spring: Mudbugs

05/15/2018Daily Walk, Spiritual Growth, The Furrowed Brow, , , 2 Comments

post308pic1aWhen these little beauties decide it is time to crawl out into the sunshine of spring they have no idea they are about to get swooped into the nets of fishermen, and wind up being the main attraction at a crawfish boil. And yet, here they are. Are you up for a tasty treat of steamed creek creatures?

In all seriousness, I wonder just how hungry the person was who first decided he, or she, would eat one of these little delights. How hungry would you have to be? The name alone is a bit continue here

 Searching For Truth

11/14/2017Sharing the Gospel, Spiritual Challenge, , , , Leave a comment

Brian and I have been watching Leah Remini’s television series exposing Scientology, and it is more than intriguing. It amazes me that that this is called a church, or a religion, and that people are forfeiting their families and lives to be a part of it.

The people she interviews are all Scientology apostates; they’ve left the church after much abuse and heartache. They’ve left behind their families and friends. They’ve moved on. To where? Another continue here

Family Recipes

04/25/2017Death Grief and Mourning, Relationships, Spiritual Walk, , , 3 Comments

So much is lost when a family member or loved one passes away. Voices. Love. Comfort. Familiarity. Routine. Wisdom . Stories. And, yes, even recipes.

My friend Becky is very much aware of this; her precious mother is in that stage of hospice care where pain medications gradually increase and her mother’s presence gradually decreases. The reality of what is soon to be lost looms large on the horizon.

In the face of this coming loss, Becky started a Face Book page where she is uploading favorite family recipes. When Becky visits with her continue reading here

When Terrorism Hits Close

03/23/2017Daily Life, Death Grief and Mourning, Gospel, The Furrowed Brow, , , , 4 Comments

img_2068.jpgYesterday there was a terrorist attack on this bridge in downtown London.

The tour bus we were on crossed over that bridge on Friday and I took this photo…IMG_2067These people are all enjoying their day, continue reading here

Open Doors?

01/31/2017contentment, Daily Life, Spiritual Walk, , , , , 7 Comments

blog246pic1_edited-1It’s a new week with a new issue. How far do we open our door? Do we open it all the way? Do we close it for a while? Where are Christians supposed to stand on this issue? Do we trust or fight our government? Do we fight continue reading here