Wisdom: Free for the Asking
Over this past year the world has been swamped with scientific and medical expertise, all shared with authoritative self-confidence and impeccable wisdom. But I can’t help wondering, Where is the source of such wisdom? I am reminded of a king who was considered the wisest man who ever lived. King Solomon recognized the responsibility before him and asked God for a discerning heart to govern God’s people and to distinguish between right and wrong. It goes without saying that God’s reply...
Read MoreWorth Noting, But…
With all that is happening in our world these days, there are times when I find it hard to focus on something positive and uplifting. I often battle a feeling of helplessness that borders on frustration and anger, conscious of the Depression Monster looming in the shadows. I question authoritative decisions that have a direct influence on my life, and I wonder how long our world—my world—will continue on this course. Not to support the old adage, “misery loves company,” but I don’t...
Read MoreYou Shall Call His Name Jesus
For decades…no, for centuries, words have been written and sung in an effort to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas: O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, to name just three. We sing such carols and worship with a heart that is, once again, reminded of the real reason we celebrate Christmas. But sometimes I can’t help wondering, Are we successful in remembering or are we so distracted by the interruptions of the world around us and the problems we face that we...
Read MoreMore Faith … Less Fear
As we find ourselves in an ever-changing world, I must admit that my writing world has changed as well. I now write only for pleasure (my memoir), for purpose (prep for my Bible studies), and to bring thoughtful pause into someone’s life (my monthly blog). When I was writing my novels, I did not take time to read. While in the ‘writing zone,’ not only was time precious, but I did not want to be influenced by another author’s work as I developed my characters and plot. I wanted to...
Read MoreWe are Talking. We are Listening. But to Whom?
While driving in the United States several weeks ago, I heard an individual on the radio talk about our electronic age and the influence it’s having on our society. I found it thought-provoking because he was making some valid points, including new statistics on the depleting attention span of American youth. He quoted one teacher as stating with great concern that his students were so tied to their smart phones that when the school made a new ruling that no phones were allowed in the...
Read MoreGod Came in Human Flesh
Over the centuries, multiple efforts have been made to document, confirm, support— and sadly, vilify— the birth of the Son of God. Ultimately, only God’s Word is the source to which we can turn for the truth regarding the birth of Jesus Christ. “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18). Nothing more can be added to the...
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