When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. Luke 19:5 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Joshua 16:1-18:28 Luke 19:1-27 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 13:11 From the ages of 6 to 16, I didn’t see my father or know where he was. So right after getting my drivers’ license, I went to the first phone book I could find (we had those back then ... in things called phone booths), looked him up, ... continue reading...
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Kittens: Part 2
More backstory for my April 15 One Year Bible devotional. The original title of this was “Lost and Found.” The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Through it all, let us praise the Lord. An old friend tapped me on the shoulder yesterday after church. When I turned to see the owner of that hand, and took in the beautiful (and still very young-looking) face of my friend, Lynn, I couldn't help but shriek just a bit. I hadn't seen her in years, though we live in the same town. I’d thought of her ... continue reading...
Kittens: Part 1
Since I’m going to be referring to one of these kittens in this morning’s devotional, I thought I should give you the backstory first. Here’s part one of three (the third being the devotional :) Oh, the night we had. Lucy moved her five kittens sometime yesterday afternoon. Scorning the comfy box and heat lamp we'd set in her favorite nook just outside the back door, she opted for a cold and dirty spot under the house. I'm convinced it's my fault, because I performed a little eye operation ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: April 12
But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran ... Luke 15:20 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Joshua 5:1-7:15 Luke 15:1-32 Psalm 81:1-16 Proverbs 13:1 The first time we visited Israel, it was October and the temperature (on top of Masada) was 108 degrees. I happen to be a person who thinks there’s no good reason for the temperature to ever rise about 75, ... continue reading...
Herbal tea for heart health
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. About seven years ago, give or take, my husband gave me the scare of my life. Word to the wise: when your husband can’t walk three blocks without having to take a break or lift the empty garbage cans out of the back of his truck without feeling pain, you need to clear your calendar for the next few days and drive him to ... continue reading...
One Year Bible: April 9
Anxiety in the heart of a man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. ~Proverbs 12:25 To read today's portion of scripture, you can purchase The One Year Bible (paid link) or find the following in your Bible: Deuteronomy 33:1-29 Luke 13:1-21 Psalm 78:65-72 Proverbs 12:25 When I first began writing seriously—meaning I started writing for publication—I was so grateful that my only expenses were paper, typewriter cartridge ink, stamps and envelopes. Yes, this was 100 years ago when the ... continue reading...