I was teaching second grade a few years ago, and I asked the class if Joshua had a good battle strategy. They had heard the story so many times that they were a bit callous to the fact that God’s plan, from a human perspective, was crazy. So, imagine a war strategy session today where … Read more
Up until this year, I have always considered “Fear Not!” the angel’s greeting. You see an angel and feel fear; the angel reassures you. Right?? No, Fear Not is the most repeated command in the Bible (see last post). God commands us not to have fear when all looks lost. I meant to keep writing … Read more
I’ve always heard that do not be afraid was in the Bible 365 times. It’s not, by the way; but it is repeated many times. According to Hebrew4Christians.com, “fear not” is not the greatest commandment, but it is the most repeated. Why? Why does God tell us to fear not, and what is there for … Read more
Did you know that a chicken egg can be unrefrigerated for 2 months without going bad? Wait, you say, why do grocery stores waste electricity on refrigeration for eggs? Ah, you see, grocery store eggs are pressure washed to reduce the chance of bacteria. In the process, the shell is weakened. Once your shell is … Read more
Back to the uncomfortable zone. For a few weeks now, I’ve been prompted to write about my experience with PTSD. I’ve put it off, prayed about it, discussed it, and tested it. By tested it, I mean that I, in Christian terminology, put down a fleece. For the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking about … Read more
Recently, I have downloaded an app to record the legacy of the antiques we inherited. With antiques, the seal on the bottom or maker’s mark can greatly vary the pricing. Two items that are seemingly the same may be priced completely differently. One is priceless, and the other has the seal that makes it valuable. … Read more
Have you ever witnessed a teenage boy eating? It seems that we have just had dinner, and my son is hungry again. I’ve seen him eat 3 pork chops at one meal and an entire small pizza at another. It seems to me that he just can’t get enough to satisfy. You see, he is … Read more
We are avid readers and have amassed quite a library. A few weeks ago, the need to pare down the collection became apparent. Where to start? We went through many books – purging some, storing some, and keeping some on the primary book cases. It was then that I saw it, a small collection of … Read more
During difficult times in my life, I have made sense of the situation through poetry and song. Writing has always been central to processing emotion. It’s like the feelings go from the end of the pen on to the paper. Some topics flow well. When things are really, really difficult, I stop processing. The words … Read more
So many things are learned on mountain tops. Recently, our 11 year old son walked 56 miles on the Appalachian Trail with Boy Scouts. The area he landed was close to the area that we were planning to vacation, so we met the group on the mountain. The GPS is usually pretty accurate, but it … Read more