Pass It On
The other day when my son, Lyle, was here, he helped me get my gas fireplace lit. The pilot light wouldn’t come on until after several tries of getting that “spark” we needed. The flame followed and the warmth was…
Category Christian-devotional
Leave it There
I have always known that bitterness can eat like a cancer and it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible as it can cause literal physical damage. I think there are at least two more things that should…
A Loss for Words
Have you ever felt like you just didn’t have the words to say when: >someone lost a loved one? >someone was diagnosed with a serious health condition? >someone was told their mate wanted a divorce? And what about when you…
What the World Needs Now
Our church concluded some special meetings with Life Action Ministry this past week. One of the evening messages was particularly a blessing to me. The speaker’s emphasis was on I Corinthians 13, the chapter on love. It made me think…
No Standing Still of Time
I love this grandfather’s clock in the corner of my dining room. My father-in-law made it many years ago. The chimes are soothing to my ears as well as the steady “tick-tock.” Of course, if I forget to wind it…
What Kind of a “Bloomer” are You?
Our summer is quickly drawing to a close; but I certainly have enjoyed the variety of flowers in my yard this year. They’re all different; some blooming early, some later, some bloom all summer, and a few only display their…
It’s Good Medicine!
I totally dislike medicine, and many of them certainly don’t like me! I’m presently dealing with a prescription that I feel has been giving me several problems. Fortunately, my doctor is finally having me stop it for a month to…
When Times Get Tougher
I’m sure we’ve all been there; things have been going just fine and all of a sudden something happens that shakes our life and we don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel we’re in. Two Sundays ago…
Choices
Many Christian homes display the above verse in their homes. It’s one of my favorites, taken from the historical account in Joshua, chapter 24. The Israelites were now dwelling in the land God had promised them. After Joshua’s exhortation using…
An MRI Experience
Last week I had the joy of having an MRI – NOT! If you’d had one, it isn’t the most pleasant experience to go through. Lying still on your back for a half an hour in a tunnel isn’t the…