Month: April 1999

When you look in the mirror and begin to criticize the way you look, the shape you don't like, the imperfections that are unmistakable to you, the hair that you do or do not have, remember this: God made you … Read more

There is a lilac that grows in my yard. Each year it has bloomed beautifully. This last year, though, something happened. In the middle of summer, a time that has been its peak, it turned brown and died. All these … Read more

I am thankful for the prayer ministry program in our church which was begun last spring. We're growing and learning and nurturing continuously! We're called Prayer Warriors and every now and then, we have powwows to inspire and encourage and … Read more

I love books. I love to read them and touch them, especially old books. I love to caress their covers and try to imagine how many hands have held them before. I love to give books to people and share … Read more

For the last several years our church has sent a mission team to Guatemala each summer to help build houses for widows and orphans of the civil war. It is an expensive proposition since there are no discount airfares from … Read more

This last Sunday, I noticed one of the first signs of summer: an announcement in our church bulletin to sign up for this year's Appalachian Service Project. Each summer our church, along with churches throughout the country, sends a group … Read more

When I was learning how to drive, my father taught me in a pickup truck, which had a manual transmission. I was scared because I thought I was going to blow the thing up by missing a shift, but I … Read more

I never cease to be amazed at the replies I receive which state that a devotional of mine spoke to them, was so timely for them, hit the spot for them on that particular day, for, you see, most devotionals … Read more

Our son plays Spuds basketball (co-ed ages 6-9). Two weeks ago at a basketball game, my son's team was playing against opposition which had only six players. It was obvious that the other team was at a disadvantage. By half … Read more

So many times I hear Christians say that you will know other Christians by their fruits. While I agree with this, one thing I see is that it may take time for this fruit to come about. Many Christians have … Read more