Year: 2010

People, as well as creatures, have pecking orders. Not too long ago, we purchased a new budgie. When we first put Colby into the bird cage, the other three birds moved away from him. He wasn't one of the family. … Read more

Millie, the lamb, began life in a most unusual way. Her mother, a frisky adventuresome ewe, somehow found her way into the straw mow — an area above the cattle stalls. The mow was covered with thick layers of straw, … Read more

Before my diabetic condition was diagnosed and correctly medicated, one of the negative symptoms I experienced was a nightly inability to rest or sleep more than an hour or so. This adverse symptom caused many other discomforts and inabilities, which … Read more

Oh joy! I thought, with sinking realization: I had just closed the door of the house with the alarm on, but without the key! There were various growling and muttering sounds, until the point was reached when I realized that … Read more

Once, during a Bible retreat, I was blessed by the wonderful teaching that everything in the Old Testament is included in the New Testament, and vice versa. This information made a notable difference in my study of Old Testament Scripture, … Read more

On a work-related trip to the Caribbean, I opted, with five others, to visit a local maximum security male prison. I had always wanted to do this as long as I could remember, because I have considerable respect for prison … Read more

The alarm woke me at 6:35 a.m. I punched the button and sat up. Something was missing. My husband, Tom, lay snoring beside me, but Pixie, my short-haired tabby, wasn't curled up next to me. Her sister, Feathers, the long-haired … Read more

When Mr. Tumnus, one of our miniature goats, died, his mother, Lucy, was inconsolable. Within weeks, all excess flesh dropped from her bones. Her coat became dull and dry. Her heart-wrenching cries found no comfort. Her son was gone. She … Read more

This event took place two thousand years ago as Jesus met John at the Jordan River. Last year, I stood beside the Jordan River, watching my friend being submerged into its waters. Covenant words were spoken, and the waters of … Read more

Feeling happy and contented most of the time, I continually thank the Lord and tell Him that more of the same would be just fine, because it is truly a fine last of life He has given to me. However, … Read more