For those of you who haven’t heard the phrase of my title… It was a slogan popularized by president Harry S. Truman. It was a sign on his desk and reminded him to take the ultimate responsibility. A trait that hasn’t been characteristic of presidents for decades now. The Blame Game We all do it. In the wake of something…
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The Tree of Life
Many of you know our story and have prayed with us from the beginning, when Ian had his first brain bleed as a toddler. Others of you picked up our story later after a brain surgery or a public plea for more prayer. After twenty plus years and multiple crisis, I’ve gotten used to it. Inevitably when I’m in the…
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Where is the Love?
Mid June belongs to my daddy. He gets a double whammy of celebrating because His birthday is June 14th which lands close to fathers day. With 4 kids and 14 grandkids, he is a big deal in our family. I’ve written about him before, but at 91 years young he has earned the press. Happy Birthday I called him…
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Lord, Have Mercy!
Dear Everybody, We have a serious problem. All of us think we’re good and know what is right. But Jesus says we’re not and we don’t. I’m right beside you in need of His mercy. Sincerely, Debbie Hucke Romans 3:10b, 11a …“None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; Virtue Signaling Have you heard the term virtue…
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A New NOT Normal
It’s a New Normal. ARRRRRRRRRRRRGH! I get it. I have even said it. But like fingernails on a chalkboard, it makes me cringe. The hairs on the back of my neck stand on end and that inner voice that is quick to say or do something I’d regret has to be coaxed and cajoled not to. I’m not critical of …
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