Author Archives: Barbara

Years ago – before moving pictures, visual effects, and technology that constantly shocks the senses – people seemed to appreciate their surroundings more.  They realized that life itself is a miracle.  The whole universe is a miracle.  These are not … Continue reading →

People looking for God to reveal himself through a supernatural happening sometimes miss the fact that not all miracles come from God.  Consider these scriptures… Deuteronomy 13:1-3 says that if people foretell dreams or signs and wonders that come to … Continue reading →

In the book Thrilled to Death, clinical psychologist Dr. Archibald Hart describes our pleasure seeking society as one that overloads the brain circuits, driving us to seek more intense and sensational experiences.  We become addicted to extreme forms of stimulation … Continue reading →

It is remarkable how many times the exhortation to remember things is found in the Bible.  God had to remind the Israelites to remember when he brought them out of their bondage in Egypt.  Remember when they were slaves in … Continue reading →

After years of bondage in Egypt it was only natural that the Israelites had absorbed quite a bit of the Egyptian culture. When God delivered them He wanted them to be a separate people – an example to surrounding nations. … Continue reading →

Last month an article in Good Housekeeping Magazine caught my eye:  50 Simple Acts of Kindness by Katy McColl.  Once again I am reminded that acts of kindness benefit the recipient, plus those who take the time to do them.  … Continue reading →

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.  According to the Mayo Clinic here are just a few of the … Continue reading →

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 →