A Tribute to Father

Life is about choices. What we do today could have long-reaching arms. It may seem good or even preferable to the other choices in our dilemma. Leaving God out of the mix is our biggest mistake.

A few thoughts about Christmas

The holidays are again among us. Every month from September to January there are events to celebrate or bring revelry to us. December was quick on the heels of Thanksgiving, an American holiday to give thanks to our brave forefathers and foremothers. Now, we thank God for the Messiah being born in the city of

The bounty of God’s love on Thanksgiving

The bounty of God’s love on Thanksgiving. As I write, I am reminded of God’s love. The people who we now remember as Pilgrims were desperate and called upon God’s grace for the long voyage to a new land. They had sold all that they could and chose to take passage on a ship with

Crossroads with God

Have you ever been so uncertain in your spiritual life that you just say to yourself “I don’t know who I am or what I am supposed to do with my life?” Are you at a crossroads? I grew up in a Baptist church home life. We lived by rules meant to shape us and

Musings about Life Decision’s

As we grow in Christ and within our families Free-will to act and respond is always at our disposal.

Faith in Forgiveness

Kat Challis 1/18/2021 Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves. Jesus tells us to forgive our neighbors and ourselves. Why is it so important that we learn how to forgive? Blame, Shame, Guilt, Condemnation… are all prompted by our moral compass. I believe that when Satan comes knocking in our subconscious and conscious, we have

Inner Peace Is Within

Maxine always has a way with pithy words that are spot on target. My sweet husband Robert, has Ankylosing Spondylitis and is in considerable pain most of the time. He is taking pain medication which is a new treatment for him, as his lumbar 2-5 vertebrae are deteriorating. Living with chronic debilitating illness is hard

Tracey Lynn of Kingston, Ontario

The following script was taken from FaceBook, posted by Corey Dorsey. Tracey Lynn asked a question in her comment: “This kinda post just weakens my faith , not to mention disturbs some people with PTSD.. God didn’t save my young daughter, why didn’t he send her someone ?” I would like to try to answer

Year One: A case of lemonade’s

Tuesday, February 06, 2018 was a shocking day for us. Robert has to quit his high-paying job and take an unpaid medical retirement. His Ankylosing Psoriasis Arthritis was out of remission and brought his health down. His symptoms included Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Our financial picture was okay, or so we thought. Until reality sunk

The crucifix of our body

Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him,

Love, respect, and approval are our basic needs, too.

How we view ourselves influences our success or failures as individuals.

Are You Happy?

Are you happy, truly happy? Not the giddy, silly, I’m on top of the mountain type of happiness that is event centered. I am talking about the day in and day out kind of happiness that makes you want to get out of bed and do something that day. Are you happy that you have

An Angel’s Visit

There once was a man, aged by dereliction. He came to our trailer door pleading for something to eat. He asked if he could use the water hose. So, I gave him a towel, washcloth, and soap. While he began to clean his too thin body I began to cook. I remembered to treat him

My LORD

My LORD os a special spirit, that settles upon me like a dove; so soft and gentle does he comfort me in all of my tragedies. He tells me of all the wonders he has in store for me to behold. He tells me of the galaxies the pilgrims have called their home. He shows