Author Archives: Barbara

Short and sweet thought for the week… We know that Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). That’s us! Most of us didn’t even know we were lost until Jesus found us and offered us salvation. Salvation … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… We are all joy spreaders. We either bring joy to everyone when we enter a room or everyone is joyful when we leave a room. Most of us would rather people feel joyful … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… I’ve heard it said that eyes are the window to our soul, but hands tell our story. I think there is some truth there which becomes even more evident as we age. Some … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Years ago, there was a popular song titled Feelings. It went something like this…”Feelings, whoa-o-o-o feelings!” I hated that song. Not so much because of the message, but the whiney way it came … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Job could be the poster boy for having a really bad day. Within a day, he has more trials to deal with than most get in a lifetime. His oxen and donkeys are … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… During Jesus’s travels, He encountered a man who had suffered with many demons for a very long time. This man didn’t live in a house but it the tombs. The demons tormented him … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… One popular Christian song goes, “We bring the sacrifice of praise into the House of the Lord…” I’ve never really thought about offering praises to God as a sacrifice. Usually I’m praising God … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… On the surface, the word abide seems like something passive, not requiring much effort. We just exist in the glow of God’s love. There is some truth there, I guess. After all, Websters … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… John 14:1 says, “Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me.” That’s not easy to do since troublesome news seems to be a major part of life. … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Our lives are busy and filled with tasks to be done. The world can be a rough, unrelentless place that leaves us tired and weary. The Christian life is one of duty, service, … Continue reading →