. “Lord, we give You thanks for all that You in Your mercy have given us to be and to do and to have. Â Deliver us, Lord, from all greed to be and to do and to have anything not in accord with Your holy purposes. Â Teach us to rest quietly in Your promise to supply, recognizing that if we …
How to Make Yourself Miserable
I thought this an appropriate reminder for Thanksgiving: Count your troubles, name them one by one–at the breakfast table, if anybody will listen, or as soon as possible thereafter. Worry every day about something. Don’t let yourself get out of practice. It won’t add a cubit to your stature but it might burn a few calories. Pity yourself. If you …
Counting My Blessings
The hospitality of strangers-turned-friends. Older girls who are good examples to my little girl. . . Fun time with family…even if it was short. .Safe flights, and uneventful security screenings! (Traveling in the midst of the TSA chaos, and we had no idea.) .A church family – that has become like family. .Studying and discussing God’s Word with dear friends. …
Testing the State of Our Souls
“…most have no heart for God’s service.  They have no delight in God’s presence or God’s day. ‘The carnal mind is enmity against God.’  The moment a man’s heart is converted, these pretended difficulties about attending public worship vanish away.  The new heart finds no trouble in keeping the Sabbath holy.  Where there is a will there is always a way. …
My Favorite Time of Year
Starbucks has brought back the Red Cup! Â And, as if that isn’t enough good news…they are also giving them away! . . Starting on Thursday (Nov. 18th), when you buy one Holiday Drink, you get one free!! Â This offer is good every day, through Sunday (Nov. 21st), from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. . Which one is your favorite?