What just happened?  Why would God choose me to be the mother of the Christ child?  I am no better than anyone else.  I am just an ordinary Jewish girl.  Why would the angel call me highly favored and blessed … Continue reading

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it … Continue reading

The Holiday Season brings so many emotions for me.  Sometimes, I feel like my mind is in the midst of a whirlwind.  I have many pleasant feelings and lots of stressful feelings, too.  Fortunately, the pleasant thoughts far outweigh the … Continue reading

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”  Psalms 33:12  Director Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” was a movie whose theme was to remind a suicidal George … Continue reading

Another dream I have for my children is that they will be tough.  I don’t mean calloused or crabby, but I mean strong.  Many people have strong muscles, and there is no shortage of those who would like to tell … Continue reading

It is important to understand that just as there are socialist conservatives, sometimes called progressive conservatives; there are also progressive Christians.  Some denominations and churches have entire groups that identify themselves as progressives.  Being progressive sounds good.  It sounds like … Continue reading

As a child, I was afraid of both of my grandfathers.   One of my grandfathers was very wealthy, at least until the end of his life.  He was a very proud man and wanted everyone to know about his accomplishments.  … Continue reading

“He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.”  Proverbs 16:26 This verse means that the threat of hunger keeps us working, even when we may not want to work.  Our appetite for food and shelter … Continue reading

As a teenager, I was in positions of leadership.  I was a leader in my youth group, I had my own bus route, and I was a lead puppeteer at my church.  In all of these situations, I was still … Continue reading

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10 When I was a kid, I always found it prudent to confront a big bully from a safe distance.  My bravery at pointing out the guy … Continue reading