Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

Noises abound in our society.  Some we cannot block out like barking dogs, chirping crickets, a whirring helicopter, elevator music, or a crying baby.  Then there are noises we choose to let into our lives like television or radio.  Many … Continue reading →

I’m always a little perplexed when people tell me they heard the voice of God or God told them to do this or that. Sometimes I have my doubts because most people who tell me this don’t quiet down long … Continue reading →

As mentioned in my previous blog I was concerned when I recently heard a radio preacher condemn drinking alcoholic beverages.  He cited the death statistics for drunk drivers, scriptures focusing on wine being a mocker (Proverbs 20:1), alcohol being the … Continue reading →