We kept thinking, "if only the rain would stop . . . now." “Ok . . . now? “ (And after day #4) . . . “nnnnooowww? “ Family and friends would check in and we'd tell them, "So far, so good. But that rain, though . . . It just won't stop!" Then it did. After so many days of dark clouds, heavy winds, and relentless, constant, flood-inducing rainfall, the sun shined. I took a picture of it. Yes, a picture of the sun shining. Mind you, the sun rises and sets every Continue Reading
Your Song of Praise
SSS* Week #13- These last 4 chapters of our study of the books of First and Second Samuel provide for us more material related to David’s reign as Israel’s king. Sandwiched between the account of God’s wrath against Israel because of something Saul had done and God’s wrath against Israel because of something David did, we read about David’s song of praise to the Lord. David’s song of praise is similar to Hannah’s song in which she spoke prophetically at a time when Israel was Continue Reading
The Tirade, the Timing & the Twist
SSS*- Week #12- Working in a retail setting definitely comes with its fair share of interesting interactions with people. If you or anyone close to you works in a retail setting or serves the public in any capacity, perhaps you can relate. I have been lied to, lied on, ignored, cut-off, and yes, cursed smooth out!! Turns out, some people don’t like being told, “Looks like you have a deductible to meet and your medication is now $125 instead of your usual $25,” or “I’m sorry, we don’t have that Continue Reading