Horrible Day
"Love is...not quick to take offense...love keeps no score of wrongs.... There is nothing love cannot face; there is no limit to its faith, its hope and its endurance" (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
It was our anniversary. Thirty seven years! We decided to drive to the resort where we had spent our honeymoon. It was only an hour drive. I was... >Read More
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How is your Heart Today?
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23
Is your heart rejoicing today or are you brokenhearted? Is your heart pure or is it deceitful? Would people say you have a heart of gold or a heart of stone? Do you have a soft heart or a hard heart? Do you have a... >Read More
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Refugees - Try and Imagine
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me" (Matthew 25:35).
Most every newscast these... >Read More
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Surprised by Joy
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
Often I wished we could live close to the ocean or a lake. This desire only increased after hearing author Philip Keller speak on the spiritual insights he gained while living near the ocean. However, I never told God about my desire. I... >Read More
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One Link in a Chain
"For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard me speak about. Teach trustworthy men (people), who will, in turn, pass them on to others" (2 Timothy 2:2).
One of my neighbours invited me to her craft sale. I decided to go so that I could meet more of my neighbours and I am very glad... >Read More
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Guilt
I purchased an expensive picture for our bedroom. I had been looking for one since we moved into the house six years ago and finally found the perfect one. At least, so I thought at the time of the purchase. There was a catch, the sale was final, I could not return it if I didn’t like it.
To my... >Read More
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Aphids and Sin
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Proverbs 4:23).
What a delight it was to drive into our yard after a three-week ministry trip. My eyes drank in the colorful, beautiful flower beds and I gave my inward approval. They had been well looked after. They were alive and vibrant with color, a wonderful contrast to...... >Read More
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