The Corona Virus was already spreading when Rick and I were returning from a trip to South Africa. (I hope to tell you more about our visit to that beautiful country soon.) We transited London’s immense Heathrow airport, had a five-hour layover, then caught a long flight to San Francisco, followed by a two-hour ride …
My daughter, Shannon, pointed out a “Gift to God” section in the Tyndale Life Application Bible Commentary on the book of Acts (page 172) on the excuses we’ve all made at times – and may continue to do so – for not helping the poor and needy. Here are eight of the most common excuses …
Read moreSearching for Solutions to Help the Homeless – Part 3
When finding solutions, it is always helpful to look to Scripture and see what God has to say about our problems. It might surprise you to know the Lord designed a system to provide for the poor. The following are just a few of the scriptures that address poverty. Leviticus 19:9-10 – When you harvest …
Read moreSearching for Solutions to Help the Homeless – Part 2
Over the past few years, our area, along with so many others, has seen a rise in homelessness. Those living on the streets used to find hidden places to camp. Now, they build tarp villages on downtown streets, in city parks and along public nature trails. There is a banner in the largest local encampment, …
Over the past few years, our area, along with so many others, has seen a rise in homelessness. Those living on the streets used to find hidden places to camp. Now, they build tarp villages on downtown streets, in city parks and along public nature trails. There is a banner in the largest local encampment, …
Read moreSearching for Solutions to Help the Homeless – Part 1
The first Pilgrims sailed from England in 1620 — seventy-two men and thirty women (eighteen of whom were adults). During the first winter in the New World, almost half died. Governor William Bradford found it necessary to ration corn; five kernels of corn per day per person. When Captain Jones readied the Mayflower for its …
Rick and I received warnings on our cellphones that we might have to evacuate due to the Kincaid fire northeast of town. Geyserville, Healdsburg and Windsor had already been evacuated. The blaze was out of control, consuming acres of grass, brush, trees, and some houses and businesses. PG&E was shutting down power all over the …
Over the past year, several couples in our Bible study have moved away. Why? Here are some reasons (and something to consider if you long to live in California): Highest state income tax in the US 2nd highest gas tax in the US 1.3 Trillion dollars in debt Highest homeless population …
My daughter, Shannon, sent me a link to a story about a ten-year old New Zealand farm-owned merino sheep who managed to evade shearing by hiding out in a cave for six years. By the time Shrek was found, he looked like a wooly giant beach ball with a nose. He could hardly walk with …
Every couple of months, our church throws a fun “Girls Time Out” which usually involves a terrific speaker, lots of yummy food and plenty of time to hang out together. Always lots of laughter. We’re a small congregation, so we all know one another. So, this is also an evening when we can bring friends …