Author Archives: Barbara

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Fake news is a relatively new term. It means false or misleading information presented as news. Unfortunately, most of us tend to believe anything we see in print or hear … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The Bible refers to death as our final enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26). A loved one’s death can fill us with helplessness or if it comes quickly, anger. Facing our own … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Natural disasters are a fact of life. Floods wash away homes, tornadoes demolish houses, landslides bury neighborhoods, volcanoes spew molten lava over cities, and pandemics take lives. As quick as … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… If I’m totally honest, I love my “to-do” lists. If it weren’t for them and Post-it-Notes, I’m not sure I would remember anything. Although my “to-do” lists are not quite … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… If beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, what do I see when I “behold” myself in the mirror? Usually I see an older, slightly overweight, flawed individual … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When my husband’s Aunt Myrtle was 90, we were encouraging her to spend some of her hard- earned money on things she had always wanted. She said, “Oh, no! I … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The whole year our son Matthew was in first grade, he lamented about not having many friends. I talked to his teacher to see if he was adjusting well in … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… A radio talk show host in our area asked people to call in and tell him what influences your life and fills you up. Then he added, “…but don’t call … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… “Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz,” was sung by Janis Joplin years ago. People either think the song is hilarious or they are appalled at the lyrics. … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… In the book of Romans, we are asked a rhetorical question: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, … Continue reading →