Author Archives: Barbara

Fear can be a good thing when kept in perspective.  Last time we learned that fearing God in the right way can bring benefits.  God doesn’t want us to unnecessarily tremble in His sight but He does want us to … Continue reading →

Proverbs has much to say about the fear of the Lord.  Proverbs 1:7 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…”  What exactly does that mean?  Does it mean we tremble with fear every time God’s … Continue reading →

Veterans Day, which occurs on November 11 each year, honors all veterans of U.S. wars.  Memorial Day on the other hand, observed on the last Monday in May, is a time to honor those Americans who died defending our country.  … Continue reading →

We live in the age of information.  Unfortunately information does not improve one’s communication skills.  Companies are not just interested in what someone knows anymore.  They want someone with the ability to communicate it to others.  Many high tech companies … Continue reading →

Mothers who understand the miracle of childbirth realize all children are a gift from God and that rearing them is the most important thing they will ever do.  That’s why many may feel ill equipped for the parenting tasks they … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day is fast approaching.  Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “People are what their mothers make them.”  If that is true, perhaps we should look closely at the mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  After all, the Bible says Mary … Continue reading →

We had dinner with four friends a couple of weeks ago and it was such fun.  There was delicious food, uplifting fellowship, and loads of laughter.  It was actually more like a business meeting but our hostess Aletha knows how … Continue reading →

Easter reminds us to focus on what we sometimes forget during the rest of the year.  Christ is risen!     Easter Morning The friendly church across the way Welcomes all to come inside And worship on this Easter Day. Its … Continue reading →

Why is it that some people who never darken the door of a church will put on their Sunday best and head for the nearest pew on Easter Sunday? It goes beyond wanting to see their kids dressed in finery, … Continue reading →

In the last few blogs we have been exploring what is in a name. Our family name can give us a glimpse of who our ancestors were. For example, in Irish names an “o” or “mac” indicates one is the … Continue reading →