The Memorial Day Weekend Mashup: Part 2
Learn a little about visiting Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine, Florida. I also posted photos of our mini-vacation and a video of Goose Barnacles. Continue reading The Memorial Day Weekend Mashup: Part 2
Tag: Jesus
“I Don’t Understand”
How God turned a martyr’s death to good. Bonnie Witherall in Lebanon. Continue reading “I Don’t Understand”
Forgiveness
This video honors Mary Karen Reed’s last words in her journal entry before her death at the Virginia Tech shooting. “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” If you have or need forgiveness, please write. Continue reading Forgiveness
Caring for the Earth … and for People
I glanced at a jade pendant dangling about two feet from my face. “Your necklace is interesting,” I said as Lindsay tied a latex strap around my arm. “It is a Japanese good luck charm,” Lindsay said, as she gently tapped my vein. I found out within a few minutes that this young phlebotomist was a Buddhist. “That’s obviously your choice,” I commented, looking at her pale skin and blue eyes. “Why did you choose Buddhism?” “I like the way they respect all of life. That’s also why I went into this work.” I commended her for wanting to help … Continue reading Caring for the Earth … and for People
Eduardo’s Wife Is Dying
Finally, Eduardo was stepping out to his car. I had been gardening and hoped he would come outside. I ran to get the Magdalena DVD waiting by the front door and rushed across the street. “This is for your wife,” I explained. “It is in Spanish.” “Thank you,” he smiled weakly, the gold glistening on his teeth. Eduardo accepted the DVD and I went on to tell him the movie was about Jesus and about the different women He healed. He thanked me and I concluded our brief conversation with, “We are praying for you.” I wrote about our neighbors, … Continue reading Eduardo’s Wife Is Dying
Chuck Swindoll on Defending Our Faith
Chuck Swindoll is my “guest author” today on why we need to share our faith and how to prepare ourselves. The following is a quote from his newsletter: “Balance is achieved in four areas. Number one: know where you stand. You cannot afford the luxury of being ignorant or ill-informed when it comes to biblical truth and faith. So educate yourself in the common areas that come under attack: the Bible, the Trinity, the person and work of Christ, and the means of salvation.” Read the full article here. Continue reading Chuck Swindoll on Defending Our Faith
Mike and Sus Schmitt 