Exodus 4:2-4 And the LORD said unto him, “What is that in thine hand?” And he said, “A rod.” And he said, “Cast it on the ground.” And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. And the LORD said unto Moses, “Put forth thine hand, … More The God of the Impossibe
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?
On this special day, our thoughts are on love, and how we can show our loved ones that they are special to us. Probably the simplest way is just to say it; however, sometimes we hesitate to say those words. On the other hand, can we say them too much? Our family has been accused … More Say “I Love You”
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”
“And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.” Genesis 6:6 Did God make a mistake when He created man? Does this verse say that God was sorry that He created man? Let’s take this to the ridiculous extreme! Is it possible that … More God’s thoughts on the State of the Union
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?
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!
As we work our way into the Christmas Season, I thought we’d take a look at some of those Christmas classic movies we all love. Certainly at the top of my list is It’s A Wonderful Life. Dear George Bailey truly portrays a lot of us – our problems reveal what’s truly going on in … More The Ugly Side of George Bailey
Beyond Common Sense 