Author Archives: Barbara

I love Christmas time. So in honor of this season I’d like to share one of my favorite poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. Many quote the first part of this lovely prayer, but often leave out the second section which … Continue reading →

A friend of ours has revived the custom of Christmas caroling in her neighborhood. For the past few years she has organized a group of us from church to sing not only in her neighborhood but at hospitals, nursing homes, … Continue reading →

My Christmas tree is decorated, carols are pouring from the radio, and as I sit here sipping eggnog while addressing Christmas cards I have no doubt the Christmas season is here – and I love it! Some get stressed just … Continue reading →

Black Friday sounds more like it should be a Halloween celebration than one connected with the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Traditionally, what we have come to know as Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving. Although it’s not an official holiday … Continue reading →

When the Israelites were getting ready to go into the land God had promised them, Moses told them they would prosper. They would have food, shelter, money, livestock, and just about anything they could desire. Then he cautioned them not … Continue reading →

A radio talk show host in our area asked people to call in and tell him what influences your life and fills you up.  Then he added, “…but don’t call me and tell me about Jesus.”  This is just another … Continue reading →

When I was a kid one of the cruelest school exercises was choosing teams. Whether it was softball, debate, or whatever, captains were elected. Teachers would then have students stand against the wall while captains would take turns choosing who … Continue reading →

I guess some idioms will soon be obsolete. Those who grow up reading books on Kindles may one day not even know what judging a book by its cover means. We may have to think of a better phrase to … Continue reading →

Recently an acquaintance with a bothersome back problem was lamenting to me that God had not healed her.  She wondered why.  Then she named off those in the Bible God had healed and a few others she knew first hand.  … Continue reading →

Living in Silicon Valley I am very familiar with mission statements, agendas, in-boxes and the ever present “to-do list.” Truth be told, I love my little “to-do” lists. If it weren’t for them and post-it-notes I’m not sure I would … Continue reading →