If you are a secretary of any kind, count yourself in good company. Secretaries (i.e. scribes) are mentioned at least 120 times in the Bible. Like you, they recorded, counted,…
Published April 22nd, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Earth Day began in 1970 when U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson wanted to bring awareness to earth’s growing problems; however, this is not a new cause. God spoke: “Let us make…
Published April 21st, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Yesterday we celebrated Christ raised from the dead; and on a lesser scale, I rejoiced because I made it through Lent without indulging in my life-long habit of toast and…
Published April 20th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
According to Luke 9:18-19, the crowds believed that Christ was someone already risen from the dead! … he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some…
Published April 19th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Critics argue about which Civil War battle turned the tide one way or another. This war (1861-1865) is estimated to have resulted in the death of more than 620,000 and…
Published April 18th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Critics panned The Lone Ranger movie starring Johnny Depp but most viewers loved his Tonto makeup, the physical comedy and all the inside jokes. Some believed the reviewers and missed…
Published April 17th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Jesus’ disciples were astonished to find that the fig tree he had cursed had withered up right from the roots. (Mark 11:20) Jesus used the opportunity to give them a…
Published April 16th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
C. S. Lewis said that we cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must hatch or go bad. What lies do you believe? I can’t stop____________.…
Published April 15th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Nothing calls for more patience and perseverance than Tax Day in the United States. Our days may differ from country to country but our response remains the same. UGH! We…
Published April 14th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
To paraphrase John F. Kennedy, ask not what your church can do for you. Instead, ask what you can do for your church. Here are a few ideas to get…
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