The temperature hovers at thirty degrees this morning but the snow that was forecast hasn’t arrived. Maybe later today? At least, the streets are safer with no snow on them. Has anybody seen any wooly worms lately? If the winter is to be extra wintry, isn’t the band around a wooly worm’s middle broader? My […]
Nov 10, 2013
Storms of Life
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There’s an old song that goes something like this, “When the storms of life are raging, stand by me.” Seems to me that Tennessee Ernie Ford sang that song. The words refer to the emotional, spiritual storms that we all encounter but could also be applied to the violent weather that devastates areas of our […]
Nov 8, 2013
Hope for America
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Did you see the Billy Graham special last night on Fox? If you didn’t, the video is still there in Sean Hannity’s time slot. It is worth watching! Billy Graham is ninety-five years old now and seeing him makes me realize how quickly time has passed. I have watched Reverend Graham through the years and […]
Nov 6, 2013
A Perfect Day
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As I look out, this morning, at colorful, soggy leaves scattered across the wet lawn, I think what a beautiful season autumn is. This may be my favorite time of year, nature tucking in God’s creation for the sleep of winter. Each season has its purpose; there is a time for everything, King Solomon said, […]
Sep 22, 2013
Retreat to Refresh
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Friday I was privileged to attend my friend Fran’s Women’s Retreat, a few hours of food, fellowships, and Bible study. Her theme for this session was : The Bitter Root of Resentment. I learned a few things!! Don’t you enjoy a revelation or a new thought when it comes zinging into your mind? I do. […]
Aug 23, 2013
Darkness Before the Dawn
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Such a quiet, peaceful morning. The moon casts house and tree shadows along my street. I’ll venture to say that of all the people on this short street, I am the only one awake at this hour. Maybe not. I certainly don’t know if some of my neighbors find sleep elusive for one reason or […]
