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It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Conceptually, I understand that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son Jesus to die for it (John 3:16). His redemption was for … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… The world loves to keep score on how we are doing. Whether it’s the number of “likes” we get on social media or how much money we … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… Our nation’s trend seems to be towards godlessness. It was the same in Hosea’s time. He lived during the last twenty-five years of Israel’s existence as a … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I must admit that I sometimes try to shrink God to my size. I think my problems are too insignificant for Him to be concerned with or … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… I am not one who longs for the good old days. In fact, I appreciate modern conveniences—especially those involving water. I’m thankful for flushing toilets, built-in dishwashers, … Continue reading →

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place… A new year has arrived and I say, “Off with the old and on with the new.” Let’s face it! The last couple of years have been … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Surviving the past two years has given us much to celebrate as we embrace the New Year. Celebrating the New Year is not a new concept. It’s an ancient custom … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Some say the story of Christmas begins with the birth of the Christ child, but here’s the rest of the story… Long before Jesus was born, there was something wonderful: … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Oops! I apologize if you received an unexpected Barbara’s Banter post titled Indoor Plumbing. Unfortunately, my blog system posted this way too early since it is scheduled for January. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When I need a spiritual reality check I go to 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in … Continue reading →