Category Archives: Bible

GET IN THE WHEELBARROW

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

There is a story told of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who walked over Niagara Falls in the mid 1800’s. He proved his expertise in many ways – in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, and in the dark. … Continue reading →

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READING THE RED LETTERS

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

RED LETTER TIME AGAIN – Can we really live according to Matthew 5:40? “And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go … Continue reading →

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NOT REALLY JUNK

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

…BUT NO LONGER USEFUL TO ME Yesterday was a gorgeous day – a day that called out to achieve something.  What better time to go survey the garage mess.  For once I have been hoping for a call from someone … Continue reading →

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WATCH THOSE MODIFIERS

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

2 Cor. 3:18 “And we, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory,…” While reading this scripture I noticed that at some other time I had underlined it—except for the part … Continue reading →

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ODE TO THE MAP

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

When I wrote Red Velvet Bible a few days ago I told you I would read and report.  I finished it last night.  It was a very short saga of a Bible which had the affect of changing the lives of … Continue reading →

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PSALM 21 FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

For your delight with the Lord today, try personalizing Ps. 21. You will have this: I, Oneta,  rejoice in your strength, Lord. How great is my joy in the victories you give! You have given me my heart’s desire and … Continue reading →

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GEMS FROM PSALMS

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

              C.S. Lewis — ‘The most valuable thing the Psalms do for me is to express                                     … Continue reading →

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INNOCENTS IN HELL? NEVER! (Part 1)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

Okay, my dears, gather round me while I talk of things many do not know, things argued about among Christians, scripture interpretations, and all that stuff that doesn’t matter much in the light of eternity.  Our question is: “How can … Continue reading →

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ODE TO THE MAP

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

The Book holds the legend – Mapping earth’s journey. Choose “life” not “death” it says, And hands to you the key. Follow the Single Lane, it says While holding up its signs: Yield, Detour, Stop, and Go. Stay alert as … Continue reading →

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THREE LIFE PRINCIPLES FROM GENESIS

Posted on October 3, 2015 by

2:19  Work can be interesting and honorable.  God made work for man by having Adam name the animals.  It was only after Adam sinned that God told him he would have to “toil” by the sweat of his brow (3:19).  … Continue reading →

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