I have only scattered memories of my grandfather, James. He died just months before my fourth birthday. My favorite memory is when I would sit at his feet as he took an old pocket watch from the pocket of his trousers, holding it to my ear. He would quiet my ...
Read More »Loving Like Jesus: It Is Possible!
Recently I read the account of a 16-year-old girl, Shannon, driving to school. She apparently thought it more important to put on her make-up than to keep her eyes on that old country road. As she was adjusting the rear-view mirror, she caught sight of some type of movement immediately ...
Read More »The Shield of Faith
We take up the shield of faith even though we cannot see the power of God working through it at times. The power of God is working through that mighty shield by faith. Every time we call on God in faith to raise that powerful shield He does. With the ...
Read More »Tip of the Iceberg: How Much Do We Really See?
Most grown people are like icebergs, three-tenths showing, seven-tenths submerged-that is why a collision with one of them is unexpectedly hurtful. Rumer Godden Icebergs are much like people; the observer sees very little of all that is there. In view, only 10-20% of the iceberg sits above the surface of ...
Read More »5 Healthy Bedtime Habits to Practice
Believe it or not, your mood in the morning depends heavily on your quality of sleep the night before. Yes, we do get to choose our attitude, but the urge to sleep and the bags under our eyes don’t help achieve a bubbly spirit nor a positive mind-set for the ...
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