“That the aged men be sober…The aged women likewise… Titus 2:2a-3a Sobriety is a difficult topic of discussion for me. I’ve never tasted an intoxicating beverage and my parents didn’t drink. Yet, I have heartfelt compassion for those who have succumbed to the tragic consequences of intoxication. While my limited knowledge hinders my ability to…
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast…” Proverbs 12:10 There is something quite unique, enjoyable, and special about a critter becoming a family member and friend. It was hard for us not to regard the life our little, Min Pin “beast,” Red. He slept, ate, sat, walked, talked, and played with us every…
“For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down,that it will sprout again,and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.”Job 14:7 Every year the wisteria, tangled in the brush on the other side of the railroad tracks, disappears into its winter dormancy and sprouts again in spring. And, every year, I…
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13 Sometimes, if you’re persistent and look diligently and deeply into a person’s eyes, you might find a smile behind what appears to be a rock solid, hardened heart. Everyone has a smile in them, but they’re often…
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:he leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul;he leadeth me in the paths of righteousnessfor his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3 There is something quite restful and tranquil about being in nature and it’s such a joy to…