On her 21st birthday, Queen Elizabeth II solemnly vowed, “my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service…… Read more “A Young Queen’s Promise”
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How Temptation Works
Photo by Agafonova Photo on Pexels.com “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised…… Read more “How Temptation Works”
Father Jörgensen’s Questionings
A week ago, I was asked to baptize an infant later that morning. I have misgivings about it because nowhere in the Bible is there any such…… Read more “Father Jörgensen’s Questionings“
Aunt Margery On the Mend
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields “Aunt Margery, Martina and I are so relieved that you’re all right. You’ve had a very nasty fall.” “It’s by the grace…… Read more “Aunt Margery On the Mend”
Achsah
And Caleb said, “He who attacks Kirjath Sepher and takes it, to him I will give Achsah my daughter as wife.” So Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother…… Read more “Achsah”
Joe Levels with Marianna
It was Monday morning and Joe was on his way to the university. Last night he had slept like a baby. He smiled as he remembered dancing…… Read more “Joe Levels with Marianna”
Mother Goes to Saideep
“Who cares about Belugas and dreamlifters?” Saideep demanded impatiently. “I thought you were here for an important reason.” “This is an important, Saideep,” his mother protested. “Your…… Read more “Mother Goes to Saideep”
Christmas is About Jesus
Behind and above Pastor Williams hung a large projection screen with an image of Jesus with the heading, Christmas is About Jesus. “Christmas is not about Santa…… Read more “Christmas is About Jesus”
The Promise
“If you keep yourself pure, that means you don’t go with anyone, I will marry you.” Ten years ago, I said this to a girl I went…… Read more “The Promise”
What God Wants
If you want to know what God wants, the best place to find out is in the Bible. One morning I was reading one of the psalms…… Read more “What God Wants”
Notes to Women 