I think most of the time, faith is not easy for me. For some, being a Christian seems like the most obvious choice. Sunday mornings are refreshing and attending bible class other times during the week is worth the effort for how it makes them feel, the energy it gives them to face their lives … Continue reading Sometimes, it’s not all joy.
Tag: Jesus
Not prepared.
I’ve been an elder at our church for over six months now and at times, I feel like I did when the nurses left the room and didn’t take my newborn with them. What? Why are you leaving me with this creature? I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m not capable. I’m going to mess … Continue reading Not prepared.
Salty Jesus.
At the time, some Pharisees came and told him, “Go, get out of here! Herod wants to kill you!” He said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look! I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work.’ Yet I must travel today, tomorrow and … Continue reading Salty Jesus.
Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy.
I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel. - Charlie Brown Charlie Brown helped me understand that I love jazz before I knew what jazz was. Vince Guaraldi is what I associate with Christmas music. When other … Continue reading Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy.
As long as the bad guy isn’t me.
Back in the early 1960s, a theme park opened in Tennessee with a Rebel Railroad. Passengers could ride through Pigeon Forge with toy rifles, pretending to protect the train from a union attack and buy souvenirs with hints of confederate sympathy. Needless to say, this didn’t sit well with visitors from the north. Later, the … Continue reading As long as the bad guy isn’t me.
Beka Tucker 