But He is the only one to rise from the dead in a resurrected body My son argued that Jesus was not unique in being resurrected. He pointed me to numerous sources of others who had been brought back to … Continue reading
How the Quaker Oats Picnic taught me the importance of keeping short accounts If you grew up in East City, Peterborough, Ontario you know the smell of Quaker Oats. The Quaker plant sat on the shores of the Otonabee … Continue reading
Or does it make it worse? I regularly suffer from depression and have since I was a child. Thank God that in my 40s I was finally diagnosed with clinical depression and my doctor started me on a low dose … Continue reading
It is loving the child enough to give them a healthy foundation as a believer Years ago, I was blessed to witness my granddaughter’s dedication. Similar to a Catholic Baptism it is a Christian ceremony, but in a Dedication, the parents … Continue reading
Return home and tell how much God has done for you In the Bible, Jeremiah writes, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you … Continue reading
And it still resonates with me today Then they ask me, but why? And my mind wanders to the times of trouble to the days when my fate lay in His hands and when I asked, He answered. He granted … Continue reading
Or is there? This morning I awoke to my alarm blaring an “oldies” song. I glanced at my watch, rolled over and hit the snooze bar — as I do every day. After my shower, I padded to the kitchen … Continue reading
Photo by Thanapat Pirmphol via pixabay How the Platinum Rule Is Better Than the Golden Rule Is it best to do unto others as you would have them do unto you? Although the Golden Rule is biblical and was recorded in the Gospels … Continue reading
When Is God With Us? I believe that God reveals Himself during our difficult times. When I was dealing with a devastating loss it was not until I had exhausted all my resources that I finally turned to God. I … Continue reading
How Does the Parable of the Talents Apply to Today? The fish tank was propped in the corner of my dentist’s office. Nervous and anxious about my appointment, I occupied my attention watching the tropical fish glide freely through the … Continue reading