Something’s Wrong with the World We cannot deny that something is desperately wrong with the world, and the temptation will be for parents and grandparents to try to stay relevant with the culture by accommodating ourselves to the thinking of the culture, often without realizing we are doing so. So, I felt a couple of […]
“Since they (mankind) did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, He gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.” Rom. 1:28 When God made us, He made something beautiful and perfect. Not only are we beautiful creatures made in His image, we are also […]
God Is and Created ALL That Exists… and It Was Good “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth… and God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” […]
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of the world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8 Children, like clay, are easily molded, shaped and impressed when they very young. If you’ve worked with clay, you know the longer clay […]
I don’t do well with uncertainty. I like clear expectations, definitive answers to my questions, and specific guidance for next steps – whether from my family, friends, employer, or even from God…maybe ESPECIALLY from God. Over the past two decades, I have had to learn to live with uncertainty and shattered dreams in more than […]
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths… (Eph. 4:29) Have you ever noticed how political and social issues have a way of bringing out the worst in people. Does the degree of verbal slander between opposing positions, particularly in matters of religion and politics, seem over the top to you? It’s […]
Thank you so much for the responses to a recent post I wrote about Grandparents and the Sandwich Club. Bev P., from Minnesota, shared with me two additional ‘gold nuggets’ that were so good, I have to share them with all my readers. Thank you, Bev, for these practical ways to help us all wade […]
There is quite a frenzy going on right now with the arrival of a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse across the United States. It’s been ninety-nine years since the last one, so this is really a big deal. It’s been fun watch all the news stories and see the excitement this event is generating. As I’m watching […]
“…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) According to professionals in the field, millions of adults between 40 and 59 years of age in America are part of the “Sandwich Generation”. These are mostly working adults with aging parents and children still […]
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” I John 1:8 I remember not long after our first child was born, a new mother in our young adult Sunday School class declared in the middle of a discussion about original sin, “I believe children are born […]
