Author Archives: Barbara

Mark Twain once said, “Don’t complain and talk about all your problems. Eighty percent of people don’t care; the other twenty percent will think you deserve them.” There’s a lot of wisdom in that statement. The Bible admonishes us to … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day is a week away. Did you know the biblical command to honor our mother is not just a suggestion? (Exodus 20:12) For those of us who had loving, nurturing mothers this seems like a no brainer. Not everyone … Continue reading →

Last time we discussed the importance of listening to others. The old adage about God giving us one mouth and two ears so we should probably be listening more than talking still rings true. However there are times when we … Continue reading →

Most everyone wants to talk, express their thoughts and opinions. People have an innate need to be heard, listened to. Swiss psychiatrist Paul Tournier wrote, “It is impossible to overemphasize the immense need humans have to be really listened to, … Continue reading →

In this process of learning to “let go and let God,” one thing hard to let go of is our desire to control others and every situation. God is the one we should want to be in control. Yet most … Continue reading →

Many of us are familiar with the old adage: Let go and let God. However, most would admit it’s easier said than done. Since it’s hard to determine when to let go in life, we tend to hold onto everything. … Continue reading →

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.”   Then Jesus asks, “Do you believe this?” (v. 26) Well…. do you believe this? I think … Continue reading →

Years ago I heard a story about a wealthy woman who advertised for a new driver. She asked the three applicants this question: “How close to a cliff could you drive?” The first man said he could drive within an … Continue reading →

We are exhorted to encourage one another and build each other up. (1 Thessalonians 5:5) Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying that it may … Continue reading →

Keeping your word is almost unheard of today. Sadly, we have come to expect and accept this. The tragedy of not keeping your word is that eventually no one will believe you even though you are telling the truth. The … Continue reading →