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Bridges can lead us from a known place to the unfamiliar– a great place to explore.
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Halloween
Is Halloween a pagan holiday? Should Christians celebrate it? I admit my October 31 birthday makes me partial to the day. I grew up enjoying some memorable birthday parties. And as an adult, I often joke about being “bewitching” when someone remarks on the date. But...
Hot Water, Icy Water, Refreshing Water, and Living Water
Water is an amazing, wonderful substance, isn’t it? It not only sustains life, but washes away grime and refreshes us, which leads to this post about the Japanese ofuro and waterfalls, cool fountains, and “living water.” When I lived in Japan, I gained a great...
The Powerful Lion
Here's a great quote by Charles Spurgeon: "The Word of God is like a lion. You don't have to defend a lion . . . let the lion loose, and it will defend itself." What a splendid truth! When a fiery dart of doubt strikes, I turn to the Bible so God Himself can remove...
A Thoroughly Disguised Blessing
Two weeks ago, I had an annoying trial that turned into a blessing. I bet you’ve had those, too. Here’s how it started, ever so innocently. Our oldest grandson had expressed interest in an eventual job with computers. My husband and I thought a one-week computer camp...
Daffodils
My favorite flower, daffodils, are in full bloom here in North Texas. Lots of people like daffodils because they are harbingers of spring and the release from winter’s cold grip. However, my love of daffodils began years ago in a high school English literature class,...
Jiggy and Jonah
Three weeks ago, we lost our “grandpuppy,” an adorable, “rescued” Pomeranian. Our broken-hearted daughter had to have Jiggy euthanized because of a painful, incurable condition. After some tears, I lay awake that night, mulling over nature’s food chain and all the sad...