Monthly Archives: November 2022

It sure is hard to remain positive with all the negative information on the news these days. I start to get discouraged, then I remember psalms 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among … Continue reading →

This week I again “dig into the vault” to share an anonymous Christian testimony: God is able to deliver from myWeariness and painAnd He will deliver swiftly if itBe for lasting gain, But if not, my heart shall singTrusting wholly … Continue reading →

“O come, Thou Branch of Jesse, free your own from Satan’s tyranny;From depths of hell your people save And give them victory o’er the grave.” * Jesus isn’t often referred to as the “Branch of Jesse.”  The idea is that … Continue reading →

I really enjoy baking and then sharing my homemade treats with friends and family.  Lots of love goes into each recipe and the goodies and treats are usually whipped together while I am singing, haha!  That’s conjuring up a picture in my … Continue reading →

We can be committed to many things in our lives, some healthy for us and some not so positive. If we commit all of our time to our pastimes and hobbies, which, while pleasurable, doesn’t leave much time for dedicating … Continue reading →

Have you ever felt that just saying “Thank you” was not enough to express how grateful you felt about something?  I describe that feeling as being overwhelmed with gratitude.  I feel that way quite often. It makes me want to … Continue reading →

My family always had Thanksgiving dinner with my mother’s relatives. The plus side of this was that my Grandma Szlavik was a great cook. The down side was that almost every gathering of my mother’s family descended into arguments and … Continue reading →

So, this bunch of illegal aliens turns up in the neighborhood, and some of them have the nerve to rob you.* Next thing you know most of them are sick and they don’t have enough food. What do you do? … Continue reading →

The influence of our angels cannot be denied. As a minister, I refer to them when visiting with someone near death. Each of us has them, so I do mean our angels. They are the heavenly beings most tied in … Continue reading →

“May the Lord show his mercy upon you;may the light of his presence be your guide:may he guard you and uphold you;may his spirit be ever by your side.” * This beautiful benediction, composed by John Rutter, is titled “A … Continue reading →