This is the beginning of Holy Week. The time leading up to when Jesus goes to the cross. It’s a difficult week for Christians when they realize what all Jesus has done for them. Yet there are others who don’t seem to realize that God has blessed them, no matter how much or little you might have. Ask yourself, are your basic needs being met? Food, drink, somewhere to sleep at night? If so, God …
This is the week of giving thanks for what we have. It’s also the week that we give to others who are in need. However, what happens if you’re the one on the receiving end? While some people find it easy to accept as much as they can get for free, others might feel uncomfortable. They don’t want others to know they are in trouble. Pride keeps them from asking for help. Or they see …
This past week, I started my classes for the Citizen’s Academy. No homework, just getting knowledge about how our local sheriff’s department works. The tour of the jail was very bothersome with all the young people behind bars. The inmates were not shy about acting up behind their sliding glass doors. One even flipped us off. I don’t recall any hiding their faces. Jail is no longer something embarrassing. It’s now a rite of passage …
