facing your fears

March 17th, 2010 | Posted by Cathe Laurie
Fear can be paralyzing. Fear is one great enemy that will often come as the second phase in a spiritual battle. We often have the faith to handle that initial onslaught, but then come the fears, the “what if’s.” read more...

you do have the time

February 15th, 2010 | Posted by Cathe Laurie
As I read over certain passages in the Gospels, I find myself taking a deep breath. In marked contrast to our frantic lives, I am struck by the calm, steady pace with which Jesus walked among us. It is amazing, especially when you consider that He had just three short years to accomplish all the Father had given Him to do. read more...

a valentine for you

February 10th, 2010 | Posted by Cathe Laurie
I looked up the word “love” in my Bible today and found the first mention in Genesis 22. Not the love of a husband for a wife, a mother for a child, or even a friend for a friend, but the love of a father for his only son. read more...

now what do you say?

January 11th, 2010 | Posted by Cathe Laurie
As children, some of the first words we are taught by our parents are "please" and "thank you." read more...

wind

December 17th, 2009 | Posted by Cathe Laurie
I loved to watch the wind blowing at night through big leafy trees. It rustles leaves and shakes branches. That unseen hand that tips hats off heads unexpectedly and sends them rolling down the street, or playfully lifts and tugs at kites sending them soaring. read more...