Christians believe that with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the sacrifices required under the Law of Moses in the Old Testament are no longer needed. We believe Jesus was the ultimate once-for-all sacrifice. However, in taking a look at the sacrifices listed in the Old Testament book of Leviticus (a hard book to […]
Today I said goodbye to a dear friend. Strange that I would call her a dear friend as I only knew her a few months. Carolyn became a friend when my pastor asked me if I would go with her to visit an elderly woman. Carolyn was in the final stages of a lung disease […]
After my son told me I was not old, I was seasoned, I keep asking myself “What seasoning am I?” Thinking on that led me down a lot of different paths. I thought of funny descriptions of our different personalities. But then it led me to think of the concept of followers of Jesus bearing […]
Last year I shared stories of women who played a big part in history – yet are often ignored in our history books and their stories remain largely untold. I wonder if anyone who read those blogs even remember those women now. Dot Graden, Ann Caracristi, Virginia Adaholt, Jeannette Rankin and Katherine Johnson were all […]
In past blogs I have written about women who have been neglected in our history books. Women who played important roles in World War II, in the NASA program and in our political system. Sadly it seems writers of history books have told of the brave and intelligent men of our country, but seem to […]
I read this story a few years ago. I do not know who wrote it. It is not original with me but at this time of Thanksgiving I think it is so appropriate. “One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of […]
I read this story a few years ago. I do not know who wrote it. It is not original with me but at this time of Thanksgiving I think it is so appropriate. “One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of […]
The news media today was talking about Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day falling on the same day. They seemed to think that made it difficult for those who like to observe both days. Valentine’s Day for couples is a day to celebrate with food, wine, flowers, a date night. The origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded […]
Halloween decorations are off the shelf – and even before we celebrate Thanksgiving, the stores are filled with Christmas decorations and music. Many of my friends tell me they are busy with their Christmas shopping list. It is amazing to me how much money we spend at Christmas. According to the National Retail Federation, American […]
Every year, as fall comes around, I think of this man that brought such love to my daughters. Since their father had died in an accident, they needed the love and care that this “grandpa” brought. His birthday was this month and after 35 years, I still miss him. What makes a man a Grandpa? (This […]
Growing up in church I often heard a quote from the gospel of Luke that tells us Jesus said “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Often this would be followed by an admonition that as Christians we would have crosses we must […]
I read this story a few years ago. I do not know who wrote it. It is not original with me but at this time of Thanksgiving I think it is so appropriate. “One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of […]
My husband and I have always loved coneflowers. In our garden back home in Illinois we had a small area of coneflowers. Most of our garden, however, was dedicated to hostas and roses. Since moving into a condo in Michigan our space for flowers is limited. We have hostas along the side of our garage […]
I’m sure many of you have heard the story behind this song “It Is Well.” But if you have not, here it is. It is an inspiring testimony of how God is present in the middle of our tragedies. That does not mean a Christian feels no pain, heartache, sorrow. Rather it proclaims that God […]
