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GOOD or EVIL
Many of you are probably too young to remember the Looney Tune characters Tweety and Sylvester. Tweety was a caged canary and Sylvester a hungry cat. Each time the cat would approach the cage, he had a battle with … Continue reading
SECRETS
I started writing a novel a few years ago. Sometimes you have to put your writing away for a while and brood over it. It’s in my head – I just haven’t had the time to sit down and finish … Continue reading
HAVE WE SHORTCHANGED OUR YOUNG WOMEN?
When the Feminist Movement got underway in the 60’s, women applauded the rights they demanded. They burned their bras in protest. They shed all evidence of the things they felt were binding them or holding them back. Their cry for equality … Continue reading
BUMPS IN THE ROAD
I live in Minnesota where there are two seasons – winter and road construction. Actually, my home state has much more to offer than just those two seasons, but these two events are something we’ve learned to tolerate over time. When the … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUTH?
I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king. Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense. Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading
Day off
Today I’m taking off to enjoy time with family and friends who will join with us to celebrate our special day – so I’m re-posting an older one of my posts. See you tomorrow. The icy grip of the world … Continue reading
Compromise
The first year of marriage is a time of learning the most intimate thoughts about the one you love. It means discovering that he hasn’t yet learned to put the toilet seat down and she doesn’t roll up the toothpaste tube. … Continue reading
I CAN’T DO THIS ALONE!
There are days when we wonder how we got through the day. We can become discouraged by all the evil in the world – by a difficult health diagnosis – a day at work that was impossible to handle – or … Continue reading
Today’s Quote
What an amazing quote – surely applicable to all of us.
I’M OFFENDED!
I am getting really sick of it! I’m tired of hearing that my country’s flag has become offensive to some. I’m overwhelmed that some are offended by my lack of understanding of sexual immorality. I’m disgusted that just about everything … Continue reading
DOES BEING A CHRISTIAN GUARANTEE A PERFECT LIFE?
I have moments when I get depressed and anxious. At times I ask God, why are certain things happening to me? Why are there still problems, sickness, confusion, fears? Why do I try to measure up to someone else – why must we … Continue reading
TEN REASONS TO CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS
Today is National Grandparent’s Day. There isn’t nearly as much hullabaloo as occurs on Mother’s or Father’s Day, but grandparents can play an important role in your child’s life. I have compiled a list of ten reasons why : They love … Continue reading
ANOTHER DAY OFF?
With almost 10% of the work force unemployed in our country, Labor Day is just another day off for many. We are a nation founded on hard work. Most of us enjoy working hard and gain great satisfaction from the … Continue reading
WHERE CAN WE GO TO HIDE?
The face of the world is becoming more and more hideous with time. It seems that lately the news is filled with injustice towards humanity – beheadings of children and mutilations of others. A day doesn’t go by when the headlines aren’t … Continue reading
WAKE UP!
For some reason I overslept this morning. Over sleeping for me is anything later than 6AM. Now my computer is acting weird and trying to write a new post seems to be out of the question. I also have a … Continue reading
words
At first I took a pencil in my hand and etched words onto a lined tablet. Penmanship was still alive and cursive script soon covered linen pages. As time passed by, my fingers learned to fly across a manual typewriter. … Continue reading
DELIVER US FROM EVIL
Someone once wisely said, “Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping Tom to install your window blinds.” Every day we hear about how our privacy is being invaded. The internet, the IRS and identity … Continue reading
IMAGINE
Have you ever looked at clouds and watched “them come to life right before your eyes? It’s something most of us do as children, but can still enjoy as we grow older. Last night as we were driving home, I … Continue reading
MY CONFIDENCE
If you knew me well, you would soon come to see that I don’t have a lot of confidence. I sometimes lose heart when things get tough – I often try to handle things myself with little success – … Continue reading
HOW TO OBTAIN WISDOM
It seems that man is always searching for wisdom. We try hard to obtain it – we struggle with obstacles that get in the way of it – we always fall short of achieving it. The first human beings fell … Continue reading
