Living with Mystery(Florida) Spring 2023How are you at “living with mystery?”If you’re like most of us, the answer is… not very good.Most of us, especially in this culture, have a need to have all the answers all the time.We also like to keep busy. We’re not very patient. We’re not very good listeners.And we don’t like to be still.Does this describe you? If so, you’re not alone, and in good compan...  Read More

Recently, a beloved Dove leader, Steve P., wrote a blog celebrating his 47 years of marriage, and giving us excellent advice on how to stay married - and happily.It was amusing to me that when I posted this on my FB pg., I got losts and lost of warm "congratulations" posts- even though it was a picture of Steve and his wife, Mary, and grandson.  And stated 47 years.  We don't look like them,  and ...  Read More

MARCH 2022When was the last time you asked someone for help?  When was the last time you admitted you needed help?  Do you find yourself, instead, saying (or thinking) "I can handle this myself, thank you very much."We live in an age and culture where independence and self-determinism is valued and celebrated.  And while we don't want to be people who lie off of or take advantage of others, we do ...  Read More

Do you sometimes begin to pray and don’t feel that you have the right words? Do you feel your prayers could be more empowered, or more personal?We know that prayer is simply talking with God. We also know that James promised us in James 5:16 that when our prayers are honest and fervent, they bring about much! Have you ever considered the most effective prayers come right from the Bible? Through th...  Read More

WHAT WILL YOUR TOMBSTONE READ?October 2021It's the time of year where people engage in Halloween and horror activities.  Personally, I'm not a fan.  It doesn't seem to me these things flow from the throne of God, and in fact, come from the opposite.  However, since we do want to be relevant, as a church and people of God, I'll move  this month's blog in that direction, sort of.Several of us have j...  Read More

It began when I read of a Dove sister's ( Jova Tumusiime) death in Uganda, Africa, from covid in July.  Africa was only 2% vaccinated, while the United States had massive amounts of covid vaccines going unused.  This can't be right I thought!  Something has to be done about it.  I want to take those unwanted vaccines from the US to Africa and get shots into arms to save lives in the name and for t...  Read More

LET'S DANCE!August Blog 2021Jesus modeled for all of us the importance and need to be "away and apart" at times.  In Mark 6:31, He said, "Come with me to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while."  God modeled rest on the 7th day of Creation, as well  (Genesis 2:2).The importance of all of us making time, taking time, carving out time to rest, cannot be stressed enough.  The word "stress" is ...  Read More

July 2021Heavenly Downloads in the Shower!Have you ever noticed some of your best ideas come when...you're in the shower?!  Or, perhaps, the bath?  It's set apart time, when you're by yourself and not talking.  You're notdistracted by anyone or anything else.  If you're a follower of Christ, it's uninterrupted time when He can fully get your attention and speak to you.Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, ...  Read More

“The Power of Contentment”April 2021It was overheard in an office recently, “We’re happy with what we have.”The occasion was actually an administrator responding to a pushy salesperson, but the words lingered in the air. How refreshing to hear someone say they were happy with what they have!Proverbs 19:23 tells us, “The fear of the Lord leads to life:Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”T...  Read More

Life Lessons from the movie "Groundhog Day"February 10, 2021There's something very fitting about watching the classic movie "Groundhog Day," on ...Groundhog Day, February 2, every year.  In case you don't know, this movie was made in1993, and stars Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell.  Murray plays Phil Connors, a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, P...  Read More

No Fear Here!                                                      January 2021 Blog“5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper.She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone. "It's dark in there and I'm scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she said, "It's OK--Jesus will be in there with you."Johnny walked ...  Read More

“What’s In A Name?”                                                               December 2020People go to great lengths to choose the “perfect” name for their baby.They consider family names. They look through Biblical names. They get bombarded with suggestions from everyone with whom they’re in contact. They buy baby name books, and search online. Finally, the name is chosen, the baby is born, ...  Read More