Author Archives: Barbara

“Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz,” was a big hit for Janis Joplin years ago. People either think the song is hilarious or they are appalled at the lyrics. Most health and wealth gospel supporters would probably … Continue reading →

Some people say they would believe in God or have faith if only God would give them a sign or a miracle.  There are two problems with that reasoning.  First, not all signs and wonders are from God.  Secondly, signs … Continue reading →

One of my favorite words in the English language is “stuff.” It’s so versatile. Just look it up in Webster’s and your find a bazillion meanings: material possessions, supplies, equipment, bullets, personal property, textiles, literary or artistic production, ideas of little … Continue reading →

The creative power of people is truly phenomenal. Just look what they have invented to change how we live. Airplanes make it possible for even those of modest means to travel the globe. The Internet connects us with the world. … Continue reading →

We all know to beware of false claims in advertising. Fortunately we have government agencies to regulate the advertising industry so they can’t actually lie to the public anymore. Unfortunately advertisers have become very adept at cleverly misleading us so … Continue reading →

The psychological use of the word closure usually refers to experiencing an emotional conclusion to a difficult life event. Many want to be able to pinpoint this conclusion instead of feeling a sense of ambiguity, so they express the need … Continue reading →

Many live under the assumption that everyone they meet should like them.  I have no such unrealistic expectations.  How could everyone like me?  After all, I don’t like everyone I meet.  This includes Christians and non Christians.  Of course, as … Continue reading →

Perhaps no book in the past few years has captured the heart of the public like Paul Young’s The Shack, which is about a man rediscovering God and his faith after the murder of his daughter. Originally written just for … Continue reading →

You’ve heard it said a hundred times: “Let go and let God.” To which you have probably replied, “Easier said than done!” It’s so hard to know what to hold onto in life and what to let go. We are … Continue reading →

If beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder what do I see when I “behold” myself in the mirror? Usually I see an older, slightly overweight, flawed individual whose gray roots are badly in need of a touch … Continue reading →