Author Archives: Barbara

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Being a Christian does not exempt us from trials and troubles. We may try to avoid the raging rivers in life, but sooner or later they catch up with us. … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When people say, “trust me,” I visualize red flags popping up out of their heads with words like beware, avoid, and caution written across them. I, like so many others, … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… We all know the story of Joshua and Caleb. When the Israelites reached the edge of the land God promised them, Moses was instructed to send twelve men to spy … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… An epistle is a letter. The epistles of Paul are actual letters he wrote to various areas. In one letter he wrote to the Corinthians, he mentions that followers of … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… I’m sure you’ve heard the story about an old Cherokee teaching his grandson about life, but it is worth repeating. The old man said, “There is a fight going on … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Ephesians 4:3 says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” This is easier said than done. However, if everyone would just agree … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When my grandfather was dying several years ago, I went to spend a week with him in the foothills of the Ozarks in southeast Missouri. He was in his late … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… People make a huge error thinking that Christianity is a religion. It’s not so much a religion as it is a lifestyle, one that reflects Christ living in us. Religion … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The Bible is God’s Word. I’m not sure we really understand what a blessing it is to have God’s Word readily available to read. We don’t have to wait for … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… I’ve always enjoyed reading and writing poetry. Poetry allows us to experience ideas with creative imagery. Did you know that about 30% of the Bible was written in poetic form? … Continue reading →