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When I was in Sunday School, we had to memorize Bible verses. Once we recited the verse to our teacher, it disappeared from our memories. Gone forever. What none of us kids or our teachers seemed to realize is that … Continue reading →

We just returned from our weekly grocery trip, including a stop at our favorite local fruit/vegetable stand.  As “snowbirds” from New England, it is a delight to be able to purchase fresh tomatoes, corn, fruit and many other treats in … Continue reading →

 Perhaps the reason is self-evident. I’m going to continue with my subject from last week, that being the Word of God. Studying the Bible should fill us with a sense of adventure and fascination. Yes, even stirring up a little … Continue reading →

There’s a comfort in having someone to walk with me.   It might be a quiet trail in the woods; someone to walk with me eases the loneliness.   It could be a tough patch of life’s trials; it’s overwhelming alone but … Continue reading →

I happened to overhear a mover arriving with a load of furniture for a new neighbor moving in to our development. He mentioned that apparently this section of the neighborhood was so new, his GPS could not find their home.  He … Continue reading →

I’m sure many of you have read this excerpt before, but every time I read it, it gives me hope.  I am overwhelmed with these brilliant answers from ones so young. Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia, otherwise known as “Dr. … Continue reading →

Growing up, I was always a little envious of the Irish girls in my class.  When St. Patrick’s Day came around, their moms would let them put some green food coloring in their hair as part of the celebration of … Continue reading →

Flour. Eggs. Milk. With just those three ingredients my mother could make dumplings for goulash, noodles for soup, or palascinta–flat pancakes something like crepes. It mystified me that they were essentially the same thing, yet came out so different. I’d … Continue reading →

Not so long ago I experienced a week was a bit jarring for me as I worried and obsessed about news I had received.  In my mind I convinced myself I was letting the Lord handle it and remind me … Continue reading →

God’s Word is a precious jewel. Our great heritage, as a Martin Luther hymn goes. I fear, however, that sometimes Christians use it as a weapon, a tool in an argument. At its’ worst use, it becomes a dividing line … Continue reading →