At her 100th birthday party, we asked my mom the secret to living that long. She had several answers. I want to share some of the stuff she said. My personal favorite: “Enjoy every moment.” She does that. She’s found a way to find the pleasant parts of whatever happens.  She’s had plenty of unpleasant…

My mom is 100 today! You’re invited to join us at Lakeland Nursing Home in Effingham, anytime from 2-4pm  for a Reception.  She’d probably still like to call it a Party; after all, Ruth is still Ruth. No gifts.  Just bring your smile.

Every year I think this. And it’s true. So let me say it as clearly as possible: This year’s was the most exceptionally good Vacation Bible School ever. Great kids, helpers, teachers, lessons, crafts, rec, music, meals, snacks, wow! Our team called it “VBS Flashback” this year.  It was like Bible School’s Greatest Hits from…

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 Really? Another day? Who could think of anything better?

“This is the day The Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 We began this brief series in the present tense: “This is….” But suddenly it sounds like the past tense: “…has made.” At a moment of self-disclosure in the Old Testament, God reveals the divine name to be…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 Source. Foundation. First Thought. However we dress it up, there was a starting point.  Somehow, nothing became something. Fast forward to right now, and the focus of this brief series: today, this moment. However it began for you…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 I could count. I couldn’t count very high, but I could count. I also knew the days of the week. So when my Sunday School teacher said that at our church we believed that Jesus Christ was…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 My mom and I were in Ft. Lauderdale.  I was maybe in third grade. We needed to mail a package to someone back in Illinois. At the Post Office, taped to the countertop, was a comic strip. I read it out loud to my…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 Which one, this one?  Yup. Which day, this day?  Yes. Not yesterday?  Nope. Not tomorrow?  No. Today?  Today. This is the day. Really?  Really. What are you doing with today?  

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made.” True or false? Really? Then how will your actions reflect your answer today?