As I’ve said before, a writer always keeps her eyes/ears open for ideas. This applies to Facebook. When my friend Larry Bower posted about his acting involvement with Blended Planet Pictures recently, I found out what this new organization is and how it is attempting to influence US culture with family-friendly films. After reading this... Continue Reading →
A funny story from my mom in honor of Mother’s Day
This is a story Mom told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce are still in contact with each other which makes the story even sweeter. I have the best Mom in the world. Enjoy your mom today or at least... Continue Reading →
Significance of the Cross- Pt 3
Here is Pt 3 of "The Significance of the Cross." 3. At the cross we become related to one another through Jesus Christ. At the cross Jesus Christ created the church when He gave Mary and John to each other. At the cross He made us His relatives too. We can all be partners in the... Continue Reading →
The Significance of the Cross- Pt 2
Happy Easter! Actually this is a day late as the day's activities with church and family precluded my time at the computer. I was glad for the break! I hope Resurrection Day was a blessed one for you and your loved ones. Here is Chap 2 of my article which appeared in The Lookout (Standard... Continue Reading →
The Significance of the Cross
This is a special day, Palm Sunday. In honor of that day when Jesus was shown respect by the people of Jerusalem by the saving of palm branches I’m posting an article I wrote for a magazine, The Lookout, a few years ago. This is the first half; the second half will appear next Sunday.... Continue Reading →
Wake Up with Hope
Do you feel full of gratitude upon waking up in the morning or do you wonder how you will get through the day? My friend, Shirley, didn’t like hearing the birds sing in the morning. She knew if birds were singing, she had gotten drunk during the night. Shirley was an alcoholic. When a... Continue Reading →
Are you ready to tell others about God?
Luke 14:25-33 ‘If anyone does not carry his cross and follow me, he cannot be my disciple.” (v.27) The letter brought me up short. Shelly, a friend in another city, had never shown an interest in God. Concerned, I had written a minister who lived close to her, asking him to make a call.... Continue Reading →
Tempting!
This devotional idea came to me as I read a newsletter at my church from a family our church supported who lived in the Philippines. Matt and Peggy Littell and their two sons were establishing churches in this country when this terrible accident occurred. Peggy’s response is stellar. I have often prayed for God’s grace... Continue Reading →
House of Hope — Dream Come true
Tom Felger of Ossian knows what its like to be in trouble with the law. When he was 17 years old, Felger placed a bomb inside a Norwell High School locker to celebrate the last day of his junior year. His little prank blew eight lockers off the wall. Felger recalls sitting on the witness... Continue Reading →
Gospel Music Air Personality Wins State Award
If you like spiritual hymns and music that talks about heaven, then Tim Steffen is your man. Each Sunday morning Tim hosts a 6-hour radio program called “Sounds of Worship” on WNUY. We have it on from the time we wake up until the time we get out of church. It’s a blessing to hear... Continue Reading →