I'm always amazed when I see a juvenile little blue heron, mainly because its plumage changes from white to dark blue as it ages. We see them from time to time whenever we'd visit the Lake Apopka North Shore Wildlife Drive. We've seen birds of this size feeding on frogs, insects, and fish; some of them would even walk right in front of the mouth of … [Read more...]

Do you believe in the power of words? Words can heal. Words can wound. Words can move. We give even more power to words when we believe them. Have you ever pondered that words don't have to be spoken in order for them to make an impact? They can be whispers. Whispers that nobody else hears but you. Have you been plagued with negative … [Read more...]

Have you been going through a lot lately? Sometimes, it feels as if difficulties come in sets--one set after the other. How then does our heart respond? As difficult times pour in, will we yet praise God more and more? Will we be thankful still? Yesterday at church, God blessed us with yet another opportunity to see one of our missionary friends … [Read more...]

How has your week been? Can you believe that we're already well into June? This week as been an extremely hectic week for us, and I'm already feeling the strain and soreness on the back of my neck. While there are many new opportunities that seem to be waiting to be seized, I'm going to take it easy and rest. I'm going to resist my workaholic … [Read more...]

While none of us can really predict the exact time when our time is going to be up, I'm pretty sure that all of us are aware that it involves counting down the days, not counting up. The only time that I've ever experienced "gaining time" is when I travel from the east coast of the United States going west, and all the way to Hawai'i. Then again, I … [Read more...]

When you look at the picture of the beach above, what do you see? Gloom or beauty? Calm or worry? Problem or opportunity? For the most part, I would say that the condition of my mind, my heart, largely affects how I see things. I have missed many blessings that have been sitting right in front of me, seeing them amiss, due to the state of my … [Read more...]