Posts that step on our toes.
In 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life was created. Perhaps it was the era of new camera lens, but this picture doesn’t really capture how the camera filmed George in this scene. The photo certainly matched the music to create an “other-world” effect! At this point, reality set in: What if he really had never been … More The Ugly Side of George Bailey, Part Two: Reality
“…the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” Romans 2:4 I often misquote this verse and say that it is the goodness of God that leads men to repentance. Well, that is true as well; except that, as is often the case, then we are applying the verse to others and not to ourselves! At … More Lessons at Five-forty-five AM?
“And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts.” Malachi 1:8 I’ve been reading through the Bible this year, and … More My Best?
“If we trust for ourselves, we must trust for our loved ones also, especially for our children. God is more their Father than their earthly fathers are, and if they are dear to us they are far dearer to Him. We cannot, therefore, do anything better for them than to trust them in God’s care, … More Trusting His Keeping
So… it’s a beautiful morning and I’m doing the usual 2000 video cutting-edge aerobics when I look out the window and decide to take Pepper for a walk instead. Good choice, because I not only get good exercise, I also fill my lungs with fresh crisp twenty-four degree country air! AND I get to talk … More Bear Attack!
First of all, you must find the dragon and identify what kind of dragon it is. Then, you must arm yourself accordingly. If it is a fire-breathing dragon, then be sure to take your fire extinguisher. (Ephesians 6:16) A sword would be good, if you know how to use it. Obviously, today you may want … More How to Slay a Dragon
Do you know the names of all your grandparents? Could you name all your great-grandparents? (Our daughter is named after two of her great-great grandmothers; however, after we settled on her name, we found out that my great-grandmother Jenny Zeafle’s real name was Sarah!) I was asked these questions several years ago during a sermon, … More A Living Legacy
Is it possible to quantify what causes the greatest heartache? Probably the first thing that comes to mind is the loss of a loved one in death. They’re gone from us; and though we have the promise of seeing them again if they were truly blood-washed saints, it hurts not to be able to see … More Can You Shine in Spite of Heartache?
Hannah Whitall Smith lived at the end of the nineteenth century (1832-1911), and her writings still bless Christians today. This passage from a daily devotional called God is Enough (August 29) was taken from her dairies dating back to 1859, one year after her conversion. Her sensed of consecration is an inspiration to any Christian no matter … More Totally Consecrating
What does it take for God to get your attention? How hard must He urge you to listen to His call, and is there a direct correlation between our willingness to listen and a heart that is hard? OUCH! This week, my dear husband and I spent a lovely three days with our youngest son … More Meteor Showers of Blessings
