Monthly Archives: September 2009

Exception or the Rule?

The Cafe is Welcoming Guest Barista, Susan Lawrence today! Are you an “I know someone who…” person? You know, anytime you hear a story, you respond with something like… “My friend Sherry had that same medical condition, and she….!” “That reminds me of my uncle, except he actually…!” “You thinkRead the Rest…

The Final Stage of Grief

I cannot tell a lie. I am in awe of Beth Moore. But not because she can do amazing things with her hair in that humid Texas city she calls home. No, no. Although impressive, that’s not what I am referring to. I’m merely talking about her ability to writeRead the Rest…

Waxed With the Word

Waxing our van is not something we do. Thanks to living in the cornfields, our van gets covered with dust or doused with mud, depending on the weather. Not too long ago I was sitting in a parking lot, waiting for one of my daughters. I looked out my sideRead the Rest…

My Utmost

Oswald Chambers wrote, “The actual things are, but immediately you look at them you are overwhelmed, you cannot recognize Jesus, and the rebuke comes: “Wherefore didst thou doubt?” Let actual circumstances be what they may, keep recognizing Jesus, maintain complete reliance on Him.” Scripture reference: Matthew 14:29-30 That portion cameRead the Rest…

“You Lie!”

It was the shout heard ‘round the world—or at least around the country. Three weeks ago, during President Obama’s speech to Congress on health care. Rep. Joe Wilson so vehemently disagreed that he interrupted the speech and shouted, “You lie!” His outburst stunned members of both parties. But given theRead the Rest…