One of Those Weeks!
Have you ever had, “one of those weeks?” I mean like nothing seems to be going right, everything seems to be crashing down on you and you wonder how you are going to make it? Do I see your hand?…
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There’s Something About That Name
Do you find it hard to remember people’s names? One thing I try to do when I meet someone new is to write their name as soon as I can. At the “Y” I’ve been meeting several regular attendees and…
Don’t Think it Strange!
A few days ago I attended a funeral service at my church. I picked up one of the memorial cards, but didn’t read it until I got home. On the back was a poem written by Anne Johnson Flint. It…
When Tragedy Strikes
I’m sure everyone of us was heartsick over the tragic airplane and helicopter crash this past week. My prayers have been for those parents of the children and young people who lost their lives as well as all the others…
There’s Hope in those Dark Clouds
This past weekend I attended a memorial service for the husband of a friend of mine in Niagara Falls. He had actually passed away several months ago. He spent several weeks in the VA in Buffalo and later was in…
Not Just a Routine Walk
Five days a week I enjoy going for my approximately 2 mile morning walk. It’s my time to “talk to the Lord.” One day last week an older couple was walking together and I started a brief conversation with them.…
Labor Day Special – Come!
I hope you are able to enjoy this Labor Day. It’s always good to have a day just to rest and relax. But sometimes our bodies and minds need more than just one day to recover, especially when our hearts…
Leaning on Jesus
It’s not surprising to me any more that I just don’t tolerate prescription medicine. It seems there is almost always some kind of reaction they give me. If only I’d paid more attention to the list of adverse side effects,…
The Family of God
It’s special – no doubt about it – you can’t beat the fellowship with other believers. Two weekends ago, I had a speaking engagement. I arrived on Friday afternoon to get set up; later I was introduced to the lady…
Needed–Encouragers!
Last week I led a Bible study for our ladies’ community group that meets in my home. It was part of a series from our book, “Faces of Friendship,” dealing with Acquila and Priscilla. The couple is often found in…