Author Archives: Wendy
Reading the Bible Expectantly
I recently heard a pastor speak about how we read the Bible. He asked if we read it because we are supposed to or do we read it because we want to draw closer to God. He suggested that most of us do both and admitted to doing so himself. He then challenged us to … Continue reading
Evident Signs of a Devoted Faith Walk
I recently met a friend of mine for a lunch time walk. She commented on how much she liked my running shoes and asked me if they were new. I told her they were not. I think I have had them for about a year. She asked the brand and said she would have to … Continue reading
Advent Reflections
I recently read a post from Max Lucado where he focused on the inn keeper in Bethlehem when Joseph and Mary, his very pregnant wife, were looking for a place to stay for the night. He missed a personal encounter with Jesus, likely not because he was evil, but because he was busy. This man … Continue reading
Visiting with Family
My son has just arrived home for Christmas. It’s his last year in college and I am soaking up every minute. I hope you too, are taking a little time to enjoy the many gifts of the season that don’t come wrapped. Have an awesome day! Wendy 🙂
Finding the Joy and Wonder of Christmas
This year, my family gathered for Thanksgiving at my parents’ house. I learned that the close by city of Macon, was having an “Extravaganza of Lights,” in their downtown which began on Black Friday. My family loves a Christmas light display, so we couldn’t resist. I’ll have to admit that I was a little skeptical … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you and your people have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Get ready! The weary world will rejoice. Christmas is coming! Have an awesome day! Wendy 🙂
Choosing to See Through the Lens of Thankfulness
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are living through historic levels of inflation and economic uncertainty. Last year, we were still living with the multi-year threat of a seemingly never-ending international pandemic. Some people were still afraid to travel. Social media was still overrun with arguments about wearing masks or not and I won’t … Continue reading
Be The Church
One of my favorite pastors always ends his sermons by saying, “Go be the church.” That doesn’t seem like a particularly innovative or groundbreaking statement unless you really think about it. As Americans, we tend to go to church. If I were to ask you about church, my question would likely be, “Where do you … Continue reading
Autumn Lessons
As I was walking through campus last week, I couldn’t help but to admire the beautiful fall trees. There were tall tees and short trees, old ones and young ones, all participating in the stunning fall art show. The leaves ranged from tiny to huge and the colors were all over the spectrum. There were … Continue reading
Lessons from a Scuppernong Vine
Last weekend, my hubby, my mama, and I decided to take a look at some old scuppernong vines that my grandmother planted over fifty years ago. They were a complete overgrown mess. They hadn’t been touched or tended in at least twenty years. The original trellis was on the ground. Trees had grown up around … Continue reading