Devotions
Annie’s Advice
Posted: 5:00 am on May 16, 2012 by Brenda Wood
When I first read the Anne of Avonlea books, I galloped through them. Would the ever faithful Gilbert finally break through Anne’s reserve? However, as I re-read them now, I sense that the author, L.M. Montgomery must have experienced a sharp tongue or two. … Read more
Christian Living
This Changes Everything
Posted: 5:55 am on May 15, 2012 by Bob Kellemen
I’ve often said that there’s one passage of Scripture that if I consistently applied it to my life—then everything about how I live would change. I’ve frequently written that I think the same passage is a primary reason many people find it difficult to … Read more
Devotions
Captive Magician
Posted: 5:45 am on May 15, 2012 by Brenda Wood
When some patients visit their Doctor, they don’t like to share their symptoms. Instead they say they are fine and that all is well. But just as they are leaving, (or with spouse prodding them), they might mutter something about shortness of breath or … Read more
Money
Jesus Loves a Rich Man
Posted: 5:49 am on May 14, 2012 by Dan Buckhout
“As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up to Him and fell on His knees before Him. ‘Good teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘Why do you call Me good?’ Jesus answered. ‘No one is good—except God … Read more
Christian Living
The Centenarian
Posted: 5:46 am on May 14, 2012 by Jack Wellman
Don Revert, a U.S. Army veteran from World War Two is a rare man these days. He is a Centenarian who has proudly served his country. Born in 1912, he is now 100 years old. I interviewed this man and asked about his involvement … Read more
Devotions
Medicated or Meditated
Posted: 5:41 am on May 14, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Mark 15:23- And they [attempted to] give Him wine mingled with myrrh, but He would not take it (AMP). I am an emotional eater. I used to have one cure for everything that troubled me. If I felt sad, I downed a loaf of … Read more
Devotions
Spirit-Filled Eating
Posted: 2:00 am on May 13, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Why is food such a big deal? I don’t know your answer but I know mine. I over-indulge to be comforted and nurtured. These goals continually get me in trouble on the scale. That’s why I found Acts 2:46-47 so interesting. After these folks … Read more
Christian Living | Family and Relationships
Life Is Like a Baby Ruth Bar
Posted: 9:23 pm on May 12, 2012 by Shannon Perry
“You’ve been WHERE?” Those are three words I will never forget hearing from my mom when I decided to take a little shopping trip on my own-at AGE THREE! Mom was never one to let me out of her sight, but one afternoon, I … Read more
Devotions
Mother’s Day Gifts
Posted: 12:00 am on May 12, 2012 by Brenda Wood
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, my friend expected the usual candy or flowers. Her little ones were so excited that they offered their carefully chosen gift a day early. Their enthusiasm stirred up my friend’s too. She opened her present with excessive anticipation, … Read more
Devotions
Power Up
Posted: 12:00 am on May 11, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Mark 12:24-Jesus said to them, is not this where you wander out of the way and go wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God (AMP)? I regularly read, study and meditate on the Bible, but I wanted to know … Read more
Christian Living
Rebels With a Cause
Posted: 7:00 am on May 10, 2012 by Bob Kellemen
re.bel, verb: 1)To refuse allegiance to, to oppose the established ruling authority. 2) To resist or defy the generally accepted convention and beliefs. 3) To dissent and express a repugnance for. The World’s Cluelessness It’s interesting. The dominant mindset of our world says, “Rebel. … Read more
Devotions
Samaria or Bust
Posted: 12:00 am on May 10, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Ever find yourself in a place you never intended to be? Ron and I travelled though many not-so-great places. For ten years, my late husband Ron successfully battled Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia (CLL), a triple by-pass, a valve repair, a hip replacement and more. Were … Read more
Devotions
The Healer
Posted: 5:52 am on May 09, 2012 by Brenda Wood
My weight struggle is no secret. A lifetime member of Weight Watchers, I own all their books and gadgets. I work out with a gal who nudges me into daily exercise. So then, you might well ask, “Brenda, are you thin?” No, I am … Read more
Devotions
Yellow Belly
Posted: 12:00 am on May 08, 2012 by Brenda Wood
Watermelon used to be a definite guessing game at our house. Ripe or not ripe? We couldn’t tell. Finally someone taught us that ripe melons have a bright shine on top and a definite yellow on the under side. Ah-ha! In real life, yellow … Read more
Devotions
Heavenly Chiropractor
Posted: 5:49 am on May 07, 2012 by Brenda Wood
My friend walked in the door looking much shorter than usual. In fact she couldn’t stand up straight. "This is the only way my back doesn't hurt," she said. "If I stand up the pain is terrible." She’s seeing a chiropractor on Monday and … Read more
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