Posts that step on our toes.
The shepherd’s rod and staff are a symbol of his care for the sheep. “…his rod and staff, alluding to the shepherd’s crook, or the rod under which the sheep passed when they were counted (Le 27:32), or the staff with which the shepherds drove away the dogs that would scatter or worry the sheep” … More Rod and Staff
This morning, I finally filled by bird feeders. I’m so thankful that the little birdies do not have to depend upon me for their survival, because I’m not very faithful in feeding them – especially when I’ve run out of seed! But now the feeders are clean and full and there’s plenty more, not in … More Is the seed yet in the barn?
Tom and I just returned from a wonderful time away. This time of the year, before the rush of spring activities begin, we often take a few days and “come apart for a while,” so we don’t come apart! Our favorite get-away place is called Frosty Hollow–a beautiful Bed and Breakfast snuggled into Sweden Valley … More The Ten Commandments and Monopoly?
I just finished teaching a piano lesson to a young girl who is the fourth child in her family to take lessons. When I first taught her brothers, it was soon obvious that written music was not a part of their lives. They were great students, but so many things that I take for granted … More A Lesson from my students
On Friday, I was subbing as a secretary at our SMALL local high school. It was a bit of a hectic day which ended in a flurry of activity: One of the buses had broken down, which meant that we needed to keep the students an extra twenty minutes – on a FRIDAY! However, ‘alls well that … More “That Still Small Voice” or “Lessons From a Trash Can”
How many shades of gray are there in Christian Liberty? What do you do when you suddenly find yourself on the wrong side of the argument, arguing for something that just a few short years ago would have been anathema to you? And how did you get there? Our society is changing so rapidlythat it … More How many shades of gray are there in Christian Liberty?
In the past week, I’ve been hit with this issue four different times. It’s not something that I would choose to address; however, God had other plans! With every ‘sin’ issue, the real question is: What does God say about this? As believers, what do we do with God’s statements, like: “Thou shalt not lie … More Homosexuality: Grace vs. Law
If you’re like me, putting deodorant on is just another step in the process of preparing for the day! You don’t really think about it – you just do it! Well, some mornings, my schedule is off and I get running before I’m really ready for the day! This usually happens on those rare but … More Don’t forget your deodorant!
I come from a long line of Germans even though my married name is MacAvoy! My maiden name was Hummel, and I love the list of names among my ancestors: Roller, Zeiflie, Kilgus, Fisher… So, there is never a question as to what we will eat for lunch today: pork and sauerkraut. Why, you … More Pork and Sauerkraut – of course!
(Taken from God is Enough, Hannah Whithall Smith, p. 271) Christ died to give me actual holiness as well as judicial; He died to make me really dead to sin and really alive to God in Him. He died in order that He might become my life — the only life I have — and , … More Dying but Living
