Have you built a house or watched one being built? There’s so much work that goes into the whole project. While examining Proverbs 9, I was impressed with the first line of the first verse, “Wisdom has built her house” (Proverbs 9:1a, NLT). The Bible Knowledge Commentary observes, “in Proverbs wisdom is frequently personified as … Continue reading Proverbs 9
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Proverbs 8
When do you squeal in excitement? Better yet, what can make you look absolutely nonsensical to a watching world, but you don’t care because of the sheer joy you feel? Since he was 3 months old, watching our grandson while his parents were at work has been our privilege. During his first two years we … Continue reading Proverbs 8
B-E-A-M
I have a friend who lights up a room with her smile. You are drawn to her because of the joy-filled beam that glows from her face. Remarkably, while speaking with her, it never leaves. And yet, she could share with you some awful life experiences that make you wonder how she could possibly be … Continue reading B-E-A-M
International Women’s Day!
Yesterday was International Women’s Day! Did you shout your womanhood? I think the greatest appointment is being a woman and should be taken very seriously! As a wife and mother, we’ve been given a tremendous assignment as the helper & supporter of our husbands and the teacher & discipler of our children while building a … Continue reading International Women’s Day!
My Grace Is Sufficient!
I still remember the early morning hour on February 18, 1998 when my husband left me! It was a Wednesday and I was a total wreck. Three friends called or came by throughout the day to see if they could help. I was even interviewed by the local television station and aired on the evening … Continue reading My Grace Is Sufficient!
What’s Wrong With America?
Have you considered that the American Church contributes to America's problems? As a member of that Church, I’m not exempt from being part of the problem. But having served for many years as a pastor’s wife, I felt the paroxysm of wrath numerous times because different ones in the Church fought hard against the exercise … Continue reading What’s Wrong With America?
HEAVYWEIGHT
Tea, anyone? Thanks to the church lady who handed me a tea bag this past Sunday! It gave me the “lift” I needed! On Sundays, while “Greeting” the flock as they arrive amidst the hurly-burly of finding their places, we sometimes get people’s opinions, and sometimes we might get their attitudes, and yes, sometimes we … Continue reading HEAVYWEIGHT
“AN APPARENT SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION IN PERCEIVED SOUND” in ~ real time ~ for the New Year!
Have you seen a Hallmark movie where the leading character needs to gain a bit of perspective, so a messenger is sent to help him find his way, and with a blow to his head he finds himself in a new life? But time is running out; will he learn the lesson before it’s too … Continue reading “AN APPARENT SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION IN PERCEIVED SOUND” in ~ real time ~ for the New Year!
The Girl who Sang in her Pain! Part 2
What fills your heart when in despair you hear the Bells on Christmas Day? I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had … Continue reading The Girl who Sang in her Pain! Part 2
a Performer or a Rescued Heart?
This life is not about a performance to be witnessed but a rescued heart ignited. Performances are acts with “action” and “cut” as their bookends, whereas the rescued heart is a continual blaze without pause giving the world a correct summation of Christ! This Christmas, are you a performer or a rescued heart? As Christians … Continue reading a Performer or a Rescued Heart?
