The news is full of various terrorist attacks around the world. Journalists are currently being targeted. Seventy have been killed by ISIS, not including the staff at Charlie Hebdo, not including the seventeen Iraqi journalists. Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been sentenced to 600 lashes, 50 a week, for “insulting Islam” by criticizing senior religious …
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and he will make your path straight. (For) we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Let …
Rick and I went to “Unbroken” recently. We’ve both read Laura Hillenbrand’s excellent book, and bought an extra copy to loan out. Louis Zampirini’s story shows the strength of the human spirit to survive and the power of God to enable one to forgive and thrive. We’ve read reviews, and have heard a lot of …
“Do not judge lest you be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.”
I saw an article in our local newspaper the other day, announcing an “Unseen” art exhibit at the community center. The exhibitors are part of an art program available through the Wellness and Advocacy Center which is part of the County Mental Health Division. The group is a peer-run and self-help center. What intrigued me …
“Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and in truth.”
Rick and I got married on December 21, 1969. With all the activities of Christmas, one would think a young couple would pick a less hectic time for a wedding, but that was the only time the church was available. My parents had retired and moved to Oregon and Rick was in the Marine Corps, …
Imagine being rock bottom and hopeless. Imagine being fifty-six years old, jobless, in failing health and near bankruptcy. When you were younger, you flunked out of college and left home, hoping to find your own way in the world. And you did. You made a name for yourself. People recognized your talent. You wanted more …
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year!”
I used to have a long list of things I “needed” to get done before the family celebration on Christmas Eve. The change in my thinking began when I attended an “Unplugging the Christmas Machine” retreat. When I made my to-do list for Christmas and who did each chore (me), I was appalled. No wonder …