Doctors sometimes ask their patients, especially older patients, to take cognitive tests. Or a patient who is concerned about his or her own memory, may even ask to take the test. An inability to remember facts or solve problems could indicate memory loss or dementia. When things are not as they seem This was theContinueContinue reading “Things Are Not Always What They Seem”
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The Italian Easter
Toc, toc, toc. I wiped my hands on my apron and headed for the door, wondering who would be visiting so close to lunchtime. “Buon giorno,” I hesitantly greeted the unexpected visitor. “Um, can I help you?” I really didn’t know what to say or do. We’d never had a priest visit us before! “I’mContinueContinue reading “The Italian Easter”
Pharaoh’s Idol {Egypt’s Deep Blue River}
The sky was rosy with the rising sun as Pharaoh and his court went out to the Nile for his morning washing and worship where he found Moses and Aaron waiting for him. “Go out,” God had told Moses, “and wait beside the Nile for the king. Tell him to let my people go into theContinueContinue reading “Pharaoh’s Idol {Egypt’s Deep Blue River}”
I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman
I have a problem with her (I must confess). The virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. She did everything right and never did anything wrong. She probably thought it was a disgrace to get out of bed later than sunrise. Never a hair out of place. Always kind and never a wrong word. And I’m sureContinueContinue reading “I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman”
The April Fools’ Spaghetti Hoax (Video)
The Italian name for April Fool’s Day is Pesce d’Aprile, or April Fool’s Fish. It comes from the children’s custom of sticking a paper fish on the back of a classmate. Since that child is the only one who does not know about the fish, he or she becomes the April Fool or the fish.ContinueContinue reading “The April Fools’ Spaghetti Hoax (Video)”
CT Studd and God’s Reputation
As a young man, missionary Charles Thomas Studd (1860-1931) had it all. A famous cricket champion during his days at Eton and Cambridge, fame and success were his. But after the death of his older brother George, he began to question it all. “What is all the fame and flattery worth,” he wondered, “when a man hasContinueContinue reading “CT Studd and God’s Reputation”