Author Archives: Barbara

Studies show that those who master the art of forgiveness live longer, healthier lives.  Psychologists, doctors, and scientists are embracing an idea considered mostly theological in the past.  Although formulating a forgiving attitude is easier in theory than in principle, … Continue reading →

I love the Fourth of July.  I love the barbeques and I love the fireworks.  However I sometimes wonder if I truly appreciate the freedom that makes this celebration possible.  For freedom is not really free.  As our forefathers found … Continue reading →

America is a feel good society.  We want to feel good all the time.  Therefore we have a love affair with drugs – all kinds of drugs.   Some of us love the illegal variety, guaranteed to help us forget our … Continue reading →

This year for Mother’s Day I ran an Erma Bombeck column from 1974 that still rings true.  Being a gifted writer, Erma gave equal time to the fathers in 1973 and I thought I would share it with you as … Continue reading →

According to the June 15 edition of Entertainment Weekly Magazine last week’s History Channel’s six-hour miniseries Hatfields and McCoys became the highest rated basic cable entertainment program ever.  We Americans love a good fight – especially one that goes on … Continue reading →

The idea of Christian denominations is an interesting one. If God is so intent on unity of the faith (Ephesians 4:13), why are there so many denominations? I must admit I used to find that puzzling. How can all these … Continue reading →

In honor of Memorial Day I thought I would share this poem – a tribute to all the soldiers who know that the cost of freedom is not free. The Final Inspection  (Author Unknown)   The Soldier stood and faced … Continue reading →

Blessings are mentioned specifically over 400 times throughout the Bible and implied many more. No wonder Christians use the term freely in their walk with God. Prayers are filled with asking God to bless our children, grandchildren, spouses, parents, relatives, … Continue reading →

Erma Bombeck was a gifted writer whose playful prose is legendary.  The following is from her Mother’s Day column for May 12, 1974.  Though Erma passed away in 1996 her wit and humor live on.  Some writings are extraordinary – … Continue reading →

Please bear with me as I work through my astonishment at finding out The Scream, painted by Norwegian Edvard Munch in 1895, sold for a whopping $120 million this past week at Sotheby’s in New York.  Okay, the real price … Continue reading →