"All of life is business with God…" John Calvin
An open letter to our young people. Though the original version of this was written to the young ladies of the homeschool group to which we belonged in Pennsylvania, it applies to young men as well. The clamorous voices of the world have since gotten louder in seeking to drown out the voice of God … Continue reading Because You Are Different
Originally posted September 28, 2017 at Women of Purpose. In the third week of our study we come at last to First Peter. The best way to begin our study of this letter is to read the whole thing in one sitting. This is, after all, how its first readers would have treated it. It … Continue reading Standing in the True Grace of God, Lesson 3
Originally posted September 21, 2017, at Women of Purpose. Our first lesson ended at the lowest point in the apostle Peter’s life. He had denied his beloved Master and Lord and we last saw him weeping bitterly. Our lesson this week opens with the scene in which the Lord will restore Peter to his position … Continue reading Standing in the True Grace of God, Lesson 2
Originally posted September 17, 2017, at Women of Purpose As we resume our summary of lesson 1, we pick up in the middle of Luke 22:24-34. Having already discussed the disciples’ arrogance and Jesus’ rebuke that they must humbly serve those they lead, we move to verses 31-34. “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have … Continue reading Standing in the True Grace of God, Lesson 1, part 2
Originally posted September 15, 2017, at Women of Purpose This is the first of a series that I have written to go along with the studies which I have been blessed to teach at my church, Christ Presbyterian Church in New Braunfels, Texas. The studies began in September 2017. I will import them in the … Continue reading Standing in the True Grace of God, Lesson 1, part 1
The original version of this post was written and posted Monday, January 20, 2014. When I first wrote this four years ago the death toll from abortions since 1973 stood at 50 million. I just checked the statistics as of today, and the number of abortions in America since the 1973, when Roe v. Wade … Continue reading Ballad of the Unborn
The Christmas season is finally upon us and the halls are decked, music is in the air, and plans for holiday parties and events are filling the calendars. It seems the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ is also the busiest time of the year. The month of December flies by super-fast, and before you … Continue reading Read Through the Bible in 2018
First posted November 22, 2011, though our circumstances have changed, opportunities for despair are still always at hand in this fallen world. Yet, our reasons to hope in Christ have never changed and he is our never-failing refuge in any and every storm. This post seemed appropriate to re-share during this Thanksgiving week. May we … Continue reading To Live is Christ
First published Monday, August 8, 2011, republished in honor of Veteran's Day. I am grateful to say that my son came home from Afghanistan, was honorably discharged from the Army at the end of his service, is now married and is pursuing a college degree. Thank you, Nathaniel, for your service. Friday, as we were … Continue reading As The Mother of a U. S. Army Soldier
