“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” Joanne Raptis Have I mentioned how much I love,
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Are We All Children of God?
I pose a question: Are we all children of God? The opinions expressed by Larry the Lubber may not reflect the views of the staff — mostly because Larry is a pompous, sanctimonious authority on
Read moreDo You Have to Follow Rules for God?
Normally I like to Follow Rules The cashier took my five dollars, slid it into the metal cash box, and pointed to the handwritten sign. “This is a fragrance-free event.” Now evening, I hoped my
Read moreLittle Armored One
“Your armadillo basket sold first,” I said as my husband added another item to our yard sale. My gloating didn’t help my husband’s pained expression. He looked as if I’d sold a family pet.
Read moreA Sympathetic Savior
“We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin” (Hebrews 4:15
Read moreThinking Sad – And How Not To
Sometimes there are sad thoughts I must think. Life, it turns out, is not always happy. But sometimes there are sad thoughts I don’t have to think…and I think them anyway. I bet this has
Read moreA Red Pencil Trail
My arsenal was my Bible and a red pencil. I didn’t think about how long it would take or the rationality of my approach. I wanted to know what it meant to love God with
Read moreThe Bible Tells Me So
I recently sang this song to my eight-month-old granddaughter, Charlotte Rose. “Jesus loves me, this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones, to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong.”
Read moreAdvent: The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told
The greatest Christmas story ever told is found in the 66 books of the Bible. From Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, the story of why we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The first Christmas
Read moreSnuggling and Reading the Best Book Ever
Fall is right around the corner, so grab your favorite blanket and the best book ever–The Bible. You will never regret one moment that you spend snuggling with God.
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