I am a a fan of Flylady, the Domestic Organization goddess, who suggests that one should not get caught up in guilt about recycling until one gets one's act together--domestically. And so I did not. I was an extremely sporadic recyler. Then my … [Continue reading]
God gives each of us the perfect IQ for the work he intends us to do
God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 'For in him we live and move and have our … [Continue reading]
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
Oh how I LOVE this prayer. Christ be beside me, Christ be before me, Christ be behind me, King of my heart, Christ be within me, Christ be below me, Christ be above me, never to part. Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left hand, Christ all … [Continue reading]
The Holy Spirit Defends and Comfort; Satan Accuses and Attacks
"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me." Whereas the etymological meaning of Satan, Diabolus, is the Accuser, the Slanderer, that of Paraclete, … [Continue reading]
In Praise of Manual Work
Roy and I are, and always have been, people who've earned our living, such as it is, at our computers. None the less, whenever I embark on manual work, okay, not heavy duty manual work-- just painting, cleaning, re-organizing, gardening--I am … [Continue reading]
“Preaching the Gospel to yourself” by Rose Marie Miller
I received this email today from wonderful Rose Marie Miller. How important it is for those in ministry, those who constantly endeavour to refresh other people's souls, not to forget to preach the Gospel to themselves, and nourish their own … [Continue reading]
Connections in High Places
Can miracles happen today? Breakthroughs in creativity? In writing? In publishing? Financial miracles? Breakthroughs in health? Well, people always say, "It's not what you know, but who you know." Well, I retain my faith in miracles, … [Continue reading]
Second Acts in the Christian Life
"There are no second acts in American life" F. Scott Fitzgerald. That was among the stupider things said by a smart person. (One of the downsides of perfecting the art of writing, is that one can hone quotable sentences from dumb thoughts that … [Continue reading]
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