Tag: Today’s Faith
The Challenges of Faith Today
As human beings we like to connect God with our peace and comfort. During the tough times, the times of grief, failure or illness, we call out to God, “Please help me. Please give…
What Is Wisdom?
There is a story in the Bible (Matthew 1:16) often titled, “Workers in the Vineyard.” A vineyard owner needs to hire help for harvest. He had to return repeatedly to the town square all…
Life – A Lonely Journey?
Last week, I watched a pair of cardinals enjoying our bird feeder. Red feathers flashing in the sun, they swooped and settled for breakfast. At first, they were individuals, two heads twisting, wary eyes…
Living Water Brings Forth Life
Plants are particularly important to me. Especially now, it’s March. I’m ready for spring, green grass, flowers, all the wonders of new life. My house plants are a harbinger of what is to come.…
Life Renovations for Lent
Tom and I are renovating our kitchen. We talked at length about the changes we needed to make. We planned what we thought would be best. We did the research and hired a top-notch…
Today’s Faith – Valentine’s Day 2023
On Valentine’s Day some of us send flowers or cards to our loved ones, most often our spouse. We use this special day to say and do things we think about but seldom actually…
Today’s Faith- A Gentle Reminder 2
She flew in and nestled her plump breast down into the snow piled onto our deck railing. Through the sliding doors, I watched her as she watched me. Each of us wary. Her eyes…
I Came to the Manger
Although not a true story, you may have had a similar experience as you try to live love and caring for others not just at Christmas but every day. We don’t always see our…
New Children’s Book Celebrates Differences
Janet Stobie has just launched a new children’s book entitled Rajah Finds His Wisdom. In it, a young elephant learns to appreciate his differences and use them in special ways. Janet found her Rajah…