The first Olympic Games began in Olympia, Greece, in 776 B.C. It began with a 600-feet foot race which, according to literary traditions, was the only event for 13 centuries. Some sources say it might have started even earlier. This dating places the Olympic Games several hundred years before the ...
Read More »Making Excuses Before God
Exodus 3:10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. Do you find yourself, like me, sometimes making excuses for pressing activities that need to be completed? Making excuses or procrastination has been elevated ...
Read More »What Has Happened During My Generation?
At 75 years of age I have lived an entire generation. I can tell you that the world is not what it was when I was growing up, and I am not referring to the advancements in the medical field, in technology, or in any of the things that make ...
Read More »LORD, You Pull Us From Despair: And Bring Hope & Strength
Psalm 40:2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit and set my feet upon a rock- This past week held several challenges. My husband and I faced several hurdles that were blocking “our way.” Adversity visited us. However, it never suffocated us. Why? Because of our faith in ...
Read More »Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. My friend recently wrote giving thanks for the myriads of happenings that contributed to a memorable and honoring funeral for her father. Her letter overflowed with praise towards the way God ...
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