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 […]
Friday Fripperies
·Robins, doves, and a the voices of a few more birds blend into song this morning. Perhaps they are rejoicing that they escaped the small hailstones that fell yesterday. Thankfully, our storm front brought needed rain but, so far as I know, caused no damage and today, after too-warm temperatures, is supposed to be downright […]
On Board Your Ship
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 […]
Holding Up Our Hands
·“But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” (2 Chronicles 15:7 NKJV) What an encouragement when I was reading Scripture yesterday morning! At times, I wonder why I write. The rewards seem to be mostly intrinsic and, believe me, sometimes I get tired. I am […]
Monday Morning Meanderings
·Sprigs of yellow sunshine, known as forsythia, are announcing to one and all that spring is here. I tend to believe them, at least for now. True to the old saying, March did come in like a lion and it’s going out as meek and mild as a lamb. Of course, a niggling thought slips […]
Family, Friends, and Fiction
·Having a brother is nice. Having two brothers is twice as nice. As I write, I draw upon my brothers’ experiences and knowledge quite a bit. Tracy is a geology major and if I want to know about rock formations that might contain gold or silver, or the kind of rock that is most likely […]