That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”
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Through Her Toothless Grin {And Speaking Italian}
An elderly neighbor stopped my husband on the street one day. “I need to talk to you,” she said softly, through her toothless grin. “I want to apologize,” she added hanging her head. “For not showing you proper respect. But I didn’t know you were a professor! I’m so sorry!” “Don’t worry about it, Zia (auntie)” he comfortedContinueContinue reading “Through Her Toothless Grin {And Speaking Italian}”
Jews and Gentiles in the Time of Christ
When Christ came on the scene, it was in a time of hatred, faction, and division. Judaism was divided into three factions: the middle-class Pharisees, the rich aristocratic Sadducees, and the Essenes, who had taken vows of poverty. All three of these groups disliked each other and looked down on the Galileans, whom they regardedContinueContinue reading “Jews and Gentiles in the Time of Christ”
Flip Flops in the Snow
With a tattered sack of belongings slung over his shoulder, we watched as he trudged along, trying in vain to keep his bare feet out of the snow. Miserable, destitute, and in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the huge city, unnoticed – or almost. Unused to such sights it was shocking andContinueContinue reading “Flip Flops in the Snow”
If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}
It’s not possible, and it’s a good thing it’s not. But if I could go back and live my life over again, there are so many things I would change. I would strive to… 🪞 A – Accept myself for who I am. 🥹 B – Be more patient. 🕊️ C – Cultivate more peace.ContinueContinue reading “If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}”
4 Principles for Taming the Tongue
Communication has existed since the beginning, and it began with God. He created everything, through his speech. He simply spoke and it all came into being. God has always used communication to create and build, and he wants us to do likewise. God’s word constructs With it he created the earth, making a safe placeContinueContinue reading “4 Principles for Taming the Tongue”