She was born a slave. Three of her sisters were sold to other plantations. She suffered great physical violence that left her with scars, seizures and headaches. She escaped slavery…
Published June 1st, 2014 by Brenda Wood
My friend constantly leaves cupboard doors open when she’s working in the kitchen. “My Mother did, my sister does and so do I. We’ve never hit our heads once.” she…
Published May 31st, 2014 by Brenda Wood
I just couldn’t seem to find time to write my first cookbook. I finally devised a plan that worked for me. I promised myself that I would write six recipes…
Published May 30th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Some dental work left me with Masseter Mouth. (No, I didn’t know what that was either.) The Masseter muscles are two of the strongest muscles in the human body and…
Published May 29th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Four lunar eclipses will occur on God’s annual Holy Days during Passover and Sukkot in the years 2014 and 2015, and two solar eclipses on Nisan 1 and the Feast…
Published May 28th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
My friend insisted that the movie, Noah, was flawed because one ‘innocent girl died. “God would never let the innocent die.” she insisted. I guess she forgot about Jesus, his…
Published May 27th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
A friend announced that she’d purchased Easter bunnies for all her grandchildren. Another asked…”Fabric or food?" There is a difference isn’t there? Chocolate bunnies are a one time thing, eaten…
Published May 26th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Oh, I’ll get that garage cleaned out this weekend; I will lose this last ten pounds, beginning on Monday. Are you one of those who wait for inspiration or feelings…
Published May 25th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Do you really understand this little poem? Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey; along came a spider, who sat down beside her and frightened…
Published May 24th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
I’ve pondered these words since adding them to the May 23 devotional. What an unusual way to phrase things. What on earth was St. Patrick really thinking? Christ in the…
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