As a preservative, salt dries food out. Salt draws water out of food and dehydrates it. Historically, it has been used to prolong the shelf life of food, enabling ancient civilizations to thrive. From the times of the Egyptians who used salt to embalm mummies, to the Romans who became known for their salt trade … Continue reading Preserved
A mite is an eight legged arachnid (think spider) that is less than 1 mm big. In other words, it is teeny. That's why I'm sharing this story today from Bill Bright's book, God: Discover His Character. “Is it possible for a mere human, less than a tiny speck on a pebble of a planet … Continue reading The Mite and the Mighty
The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called "Lego", derived from the Danish phrase leg godt which means "play well". In 1947, Lego expanded to begin producing plastic toys. In 1949 … Continue reading Chosen
Sometimes it is hard for us to grasp the immensity of God's love for us. It is beyond our limited comprehension. But when we get a taste of it, we can rest in the fact that He is always willing and able to give us more! God says, "Yes, I really mean it. I love … Continue reading Do you really mean it?
When I think about it, what God has called me to do so far has not made my head explode. Sure, there have been things that seem overwhelming and beyond my ability, but when I step out and obey, He always steps in and helps me accomplish it. Which is what I was thinking the … Continue reading You want me to do what?!
Talk about grateful! Ten years ago today I was the prodigal daughter running back into the arms of my Father. On that glorious day, while I was driving, my regular radio station wasn’t on the air. I began flipping through the channels and “happened” upon a contemporary Christian radio station. The song “Lord I’m Ready … Continue reading 10 years later
You can tell a lot about what a person believes by looking at the bumper stickers on the back of their car. Some are cute, some are political, some state what causes they stand for. I have seen two recently that caught my attention and inspired this post. "No God. No Peace. Know God. Know … Continue reading Bumper belief
Friday, my best friend and I had our favorite, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in my office. I set up the card table, put out the place mats, put out all the fixin's and we were set. Another beautiful friend, (thanks Linda!) provided the homemade raspberry jam. Little chocolates were available for dessert. Now we … Continue reading PB & J’s in heaven
At the beginning of each year, many churches invite people to join in a corporate fast. My church does it for the first week of the new year. Some churches do it for twenty one days. We are invited to participate with fellow believers to tithe the first part of the year resetting our focus … Continue reading Reset
I believe that timing is everything. Four months ago I slipped on some chicken poop while bringing the chickens water and tore the meniscus in my left knee. I did not need surgery (thank you God!) but had to wear braces and walk with a cane. I also did physical therapy. The therapist told me … Continue reading Timing is everything
God Still Speaks 