Your goodness brings forth fruit for all to enjoy.Your compassion brings the earth’s harvest, feeding the hungry.You cause the grass to grow for livestock,along with the fruit, grains, and vegetables to feed mankind.You provide sweet wine to gladden hearts.You give us daily bread to sustain life,giving us glowing health for our bodies.Psalm 104:13b-15 The Passion Translation…
Month: August 2020
An Aha Moment
I was trying to read in a dim room, when Jenna turned on the light. “Wow! That makes a world of difference!” I exclaimed. “That’s what God said,” replied my daughter.
… Be the Light
You make choices every day and almost every hourthat keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness.Henry B. Eyring People don’t hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand. Then the light shines for everyone in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other…
See the Light …
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great Light; those who dwelt in the land of intense darkness and the shadow of death, upon them has the Light shined. Isaiah 9:2 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition A dark cloud is no sign that the sun has lost his light;and dark black convictions are no argumentsthat God…
“Fixer Upper”
I enjoy the show “Fixer Upper.” Chip and Joanna Gaines show prospective buyers 3 properties, envisioning how each house can be improved to meet their needs. The clients then choose one and Chip and Joanna get to work. The proposed renovations always seem straight forward, but in every episode, there is an unexpected. It may…
“Genesis”
Last Sunday, our pastor played a clip of the song “Genesis,” sung by Christian theologian N. T. Wright and Director of the National Institutes of Health Francis Collins, who also led the Genome Project. Intrigued, I googled it, found it, and want to share it with you. N.T. Wright and Francis Collins sing “Genesis”
Light and Dark
Light and Dark is a theme among politicians these days. It touches us, because our world seems to be sliding toward darkness and we are starving for a glimpse — a hope — of light. In Genesis we read, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the…
Cat Humor
Lessons From a Robot
When I was working and coping with Chronic Fatigue, I bought Roombas. It was nice to have a clean house when I came home exhausted. But after retiring, I realized that I could do in 15 minutes what it took the Roombas an hour. So I gave them to a friend, who sent this email….
For Today
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 New Living Translation Today is your day to paint life in bold colors; set today’s rhythm with your heart-drum; walk today’s march with courage; create today as your celebration of life. Jonathan Lockwood Huie I thank you God for this most…