PRIDE IS COMPETITIVE
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) wrote in ‘Mere Christianity,’ “If you want to find out how proud you are the easiest way is to ask yourself, ‘How […]
Journals
WHATEVER IT TAKES
I recently saw a cartoon strip of Garfield the Cat in the newspaper in which he said, “I will do whatever it takes…to not do […]
BACK TO THE BEDROCK
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917), British Missionary wrote, “Re-state to yourself what you believe, then do away with as much of it as possible, and get back […]
THIS IS REALLY NUTS
While visiting family recently I noticed a bowl of mixed nuts in the shell, a nutcracker and a little pick thing to dig out the […]
NATURE AND BEAUTY
Brett McCracken, author and elder, wrote, “I think a huge part of gaining wisdom is in attuning ourselves to nature and beauty.The natural world does […]
THE EXACT IMPRINT
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, […]
BIBLE COMING TOO CLOSE
Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) Danish philosopher and theologian wrote, “The matter is quite simple. The bible is very easy to understand. But we Christians are a […]
PARADOXES OF BELEIVING
Parker Palmer, author, educator and activist for social change, wrote, “The deeper our faith, the more doubt we must endure; the deeper our hope, the […]
FAMOUS FAMILY RECIPES SERIES
RECIPE # 10 FANNIE PEARL’S CORBREAD Fannie Pearl’s Southern Skillet Cornbread, this Famous Cornbread recipe goes great with Pinto Beans, Butterbeans, or in a glass […]
THE IDEA SMASHERS
There is always an idea smasher in every group, every plan, every elder and deacons meeting, every work and every proposal. It is the one […]