What do we do with a lifetime of bad choices? Do we quit and believe that’s all there is? It doesn’t have to be the ending to our story. In the book of John, the fourth chapter, 42 verses are devoted to an unnamed Samaritan woman who met the Savior face to face and was changed forever. This is the longest recorded dialogue … [Read more...]
Conflict De-clawed
How do we deal with tension in our circles? How do we handle unkind words? A friend came to me this week seeking advice to mend a conflict with her long time Christian friend. As part of Women’s Ministry (and personal experience), I’m aware of the problems females have. Women can sometimes hurt one another by catty and … [Read more...]
The Foundling
Since this week doesn't resemble those "simple times' in my schedule . . . I chose to recycle an old blog from the well of archives . . . please, allow me to share this one . . Lovingly thy friend, Verna I love the simplicity of the times depicted in the old tv show, The Waltons. Somehow, I didn’t have the same appreciation … [Read more...]
Short Trip – Long Journey
Do you ever have trouble believing? There was a time I thought the only thing that was true was what I was going through. Often our problems can be a matter of eighteen inches, the distance between our head and heart. A cubit. The short--long distance when faith goes south from our head to our heart and turns religion into an … [Read more...]
Six Impossibles Before Breakfast
“There’s no use trying. One can’t believe impossible things", said Alice. “I dare say you haven’t had much practice. When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” Do you remember eavesdropping in Wonderland as a child, … [Read more...]
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