A great nature book

I cannot say enough about Parables from Nature by Margaret Scott Gatty. What a treasure! Mrs. Gatty wrote with a wonderful prose style, and included many encouraging morals which are a joy to share with children. The stories , which seek to uncover God’s craftsmanship in the natural world, are challenging, rich and complex. The [...]

The Difference

Here is an absolutely fabulous (and inspiring poem) that a friend of mine gave me a copy of. Her plaque said the author was anonymous, so I guess it is public domain.
The Difference
I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn’t have time to pray.

Problems just [...]

A Pledge Against Rumors, Gossip, and Slander

Here is a hand-out our pastor gave us in Ardmore, Oklahoma, which included a pledge against gossip and slander:
My Pledge — No Rumors, Gossip, or Slander
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Exodus 20:16
Definitions:
Rumor is a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts, hearsay, speculation, whispers, [...]

Self-worth Booster for Christians

Cleaning off my desk and this is a handout I had saved. Am “filing” it here to clear the clutter and store it in a place where it will not be lost–and also where others may benefit from and enjoy it too. This little flyer has the header “Which way to treat Christ–how does Christ [...]

Vegan Spinach Dip

Here is a good recipe that one of the doctor’s wives in Ardmore served as samples to her patients. I really liked it!
2 cups mayonnaise*
1/4 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp. dry dill or 1 tsp. fresh dill
1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
3 tbsp. red bell pepper (finely chopped)
8 ounce can water chestnuts (drained [...]

Legalese With My Son

I came across a typed-up contract which one of my sons (who shall remain nameless) signed 5 years ago. Seems kind of funny now, though I doubt it was then. Seems like it had something to do either with him staying up until 3 every morning talking to a female classmate on a regular basis, [...]

Elijah Meets Ahab

Ahab had demanded that whoever found Elijah would not only capture the prophet, but deliver him alive to the king.  In spite of this order, Obadiah went to the king empty-handed. 
Perhaps Obadiah still feared the worst, but that is where God stepped in.  Ahab didn’t carry through with his dire threats against anyone who [...]

Grass Instead of Grace

Elijah lived at a very critical time in the history of his nation and the world, and so do we.  Jesus is coming soon, but before He does, there is going to be a shaking.  There is also going to be a conflict between truth and error.  Only those who have fortified their minds with [...]

Lessons from Zarephath

There are a number of lessons Elijah learned from his experience at Zarephath, lessons that are still relevant to us today.  Following is an overview:
#1:  The lesson of contentment
The first lesson Elijah learned while at Zarephath was to be content with little.  He learned to be content with little from a poor woman.  The woman’s [...]

God’s Sense of Humor

God must have chuckled as He stowed Elijah away in Zarephath.  You might even say that God has a sense of humor!  He hid His prophet right at enemy headquarters, the very last place where Ahab and Jezebel would think to look.  He placed him in the home of a woman who no one would [...]

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