Have you ever wondered why the Friday before Easter is known as “good”? There was nothing good about it. Evil men, the people He had come to save, killed the Son of God. The ones who loved Jesus were plunged into the deepest despair. It was a terrible day, a time when creation itself recoiled in horror. […]
Apr 14, 2014
Just In Case We Missed It
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After a stormy night, winter has paid a return visit. The temperature is only 39, and not supposed to rise above the low 40s today. It is cloudy this morning, dampish, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see a few snowflakes. Maybe this is the last little excursion winter will take into spring. Let’s hope […]
Apr 9, 2014
Shifting Sand or Bedrock?
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This morning, as I look out at the pre-dawn darkness, enjoying a cup of Folgers, I am grateful for peace and the freedom to get up in the morning, turn on the computer, and follow my dream of writing. But, if I turn on the television news, or check out the internet, I realize that […]
Apr 5, 2014
Noah
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I have not seen the movie, “Noah”, nor do I plan to see it. From listening to people who have seen it, I’d say it doesn’t stick to the biblical account of Noah and the Flood. I love reading the story of Noah from the Book of Genesis. I don’t think Hollywood has improved upon the […]
Apr 3, 2014
On Board Your Ship
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The storm arose suddenly. Waves tossed the small ship, wind battered it, and each second, the men on board feared they would be dumped into the angry sea. However, one among them was not concerned. He slept peacefully while lightning flashed, thunder crashed, and the sea roared. Of course, his friends woke Him. They asked […]
