Author Archives: Barbara

Many think once they accept Jesus as their Savior that it’s smooth sailing into the Kingdom of God.  Not true.  Scriptures indicate that all people have trials – the just and the unjust.  Sometimes we bring trials upon ourselves.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

I recently read an article about a woman who wanted her husband to put his dirty clothes in the laundry hamper instead of dropping them on the floor. The author went to great length explaining that there was probably some … Continue reading →

The Bible says it’s better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly (Proverbs 17:12).  Yet we are a little foolish at times.  Maybe that’s why the Welsh Proverb says, … Continue reading →

As Easter fast approaches people anticipate putting on their “Easter bonnets,” (metaphorically speaking, of course) and heading for their annual church meeting to celebrate the risen Christ.  I use the word “annual” because for many Easter is the only day … Continue reading →

Top of the mornin’ to you (or afternoon, or evening, or night or whatever)! Let’s get into that St. Patrick’s Day spirit. It’s not really one of the more prominent holidays in our area, probably because we don’t have that … Continue reading →

Did you turn your clocks forward? If it weren’t for that little phrase we learned in school, “spring forward/fall back,” I would never be able to figure out whether to turn the clock forward or back. And I’m always confused … Continue reading →

On the way to church a mother told her children they would need to be quiet during the service. “And why should we be quiet in church?” she asked. Her son replied, “Because people are sleeping.” That may be true … Continue reading →

When Jesse Jackson Jr. recently agreed to plead guilty to federal charges to use $750,000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses Jackson said in an apologetic written statement that he offered no excuses for his conduct and accepted full … Continue reading →

Jesus said to Peter in Matthew 16:18, “On this rock I will build my church.” However “church” in the Bible does not translate Baptist, Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, or Lutheran. In Greek it is “ecclesia” meaning “those who … Continue reading →

Ask anyone what Valentine’s Day is all about and they will surely answer, “Love!” Ask them what love is all about and you may have dead silence. Young lovers think love is that tingling sensation they feel when hands touch … Continue reading →