Author Archives: Barbara

Short and sweet thought for the week… Motherhood is a lifelong connection to a little baby who filled the place in your heart you didn’t know was empty. Cute cuddly bundles of joy are easy to love, but as they … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Every gardener knows that you can plant a seed, water it, put fertilizer around it, make sure it has sunlight, pull surrounding weeds, and protect it from animals…but only God can make it … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… When Christ comes into our lives, He makes us a new creation. We aren’t like old cars with a new coat of paint making us look more presentable. The car might look better, … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Jesus tells us in John 11:25-26, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies. Do you believe this?” Believing what Jesus says is … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Easter and other holiday celebrations sometimes include family gatherings. For some this is a time of enjoyment, for others an act of endurance. Some feel the greatest gift of all is to have … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Our world is always looking for shortcuts to success. We want a stock market tip that will make us rich. We want a pill to cure our ills. We want an exercise program … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Many of us are living a story we didn’t expect. When asked as a child what we wanted to be when we grew up, I’m sure we didn’t say homeless, bankrupt, divorced, cancer … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Just because we can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there. Just ask any blind person. Helen Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Mundane means ordinary and repetitive. Mission means duty or responsibility. If we are honest, most of our days are filled with endless repetitive responsibilities, unlimited check lists, and ever-increasing in-boxes. Will we ever … Continue reading →

Short and sweet thought for the week… Today’s trial is tomorrow’s testimony, but only if we persevere. God never promised the Christian life would be free of hardships, temptations, sorrow, or suffering.  In fact, we are told to expect them … Continue reading →