We all like the idea of a blank slate with a fresh start. With the beginning of a new year, we are generally hopeful. We’re filled with hope because of the positive possibilities. Better health, better relationships, better finances, better business, more happiness,...
UPLIFT
The Chaplain’s blog is a space for faith-based discussions and how those principles carry over into our every day operations at Newby Management.
The Surprising Arrival of Jesus
If we had an incredibly important event on the calendar that would introduce us to the community, the nation, or even the world we would do our best to look confident, prepared, attractive, and even desirable among other things. We know the old adage, “You only get...
Giving Thanks
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. The Psalmist makes it clear that we should give thanks to the source of our blessings. Doing so, we recognize the “goodness” we have experienced had not originated with us. If I make an...
Let It Go
My wife and I are in the middle of moving from the east coast of Florida to the west coast. Right now we are waiting to find out the exact time we close on our new house. Our understanding was that it would be this coming Monday. We just needed the time so we could...
When Life Is Painful
At times life can be difficult, painful, unfair, and just plain hard. Some of us at one time or another have experienced the loss of property during a hurricane, tornado, etc. Others have experienced the loss of relationship whether with a spouse or a good friend....
He’s In The Storm
Matthew 8:23–27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going...