While speaking of the condition of society in the world today, I’ve often heard the phrase, “Everything is upside down.” Increasingly, evil is being called good and good is being put down as evil, resulting in confusion, conflict, and strife. The airwaves are filled with hatred and vitriol that was completely unacceptable just a few…
continue reading »While talking with my daughter, the topic of snakes came up. Her dislike and fear of snakes was evident, partly because she doesn’t know if one is poisonous. I told her if you look at their eyes, you can tell. If they have slits for eyes, they are bad. I was going to tell her that…
continue reading »Christianity is under attack and the Bible is no longer viewed as true by many in our culture. However, in one more area, research has supported the truth of the Word. It confirms that if we follow Philippians 4:18 and think on things worthy of praise, we’ll have a better life and we can also…
continue reading »I want to love God with all that I am and to more completely know God’s love, so that my life is dictated by that love. And yet, lately I’ve realized that that is not enough. I also need to fear Him more. Love and fear of God go hand in hand. We need both.…
continue reading »“I have to be true to myself. I’m not happy when I’m not true to who I am.” Rachel was sincere in her explanation and her appeal. As she explained why she kept going outside established boundaries, she didn’t seem oppositional or rebellious. Indeed, she seemed confused and a little distressed as she explained her…
continue reading »Heather wept. Though she is normally bubbly and friendly, she’s sad because school is letting out for the summer. Heather has enjoyed the children since beginning to drive a bus last fall. She’s sad she won’t be able to greet them each day as they go to and from school. I learned that Heather was a bus…
continue reading »How many times have you heard the expression, “You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill”? Some of us tend to do that more than others. Those who do are probably more familiar with the charge. We’re probably all occasionally guilty of over-reacting and blowing something out of proportion. It might be about what…
continue reading »Why is there so much anger, bitterness, and hatred evident today? And why a sudden increase in anti-Christian sentiment in a nation founded on a Judeo-Christian foundation? I’ve wondered if part of the cause of anti-Christian feeling is because people with low morals react to Chritians’ judgment of them. In many cases, I believe that could be part…
continue reading »This past week with grandchildren was a special treat, but the three-hour lay-over in Atlanta made an exhausting return trip. Robert and I stopped to visit over a nice, leisurely meal to catch up. Robert chose a rib-eye to celebrate, but was disappointed in the quality of the cut. When our server stopped by to see if…
continue reading »Change can be difficult, even when you want it. For instance, this past week, it was hard work to weed the flower beds because they’d been neglected for a couple of years. I wanted the flowers to look their best, but it’s been difficult to find the time for yard work. Once I did, the job…
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