For years (I mean since high school years) I have gleaned much from a devotional called Streams in the Desert. It’s a compilation of devotions from famous and not so famous writers and evangelist of the early 20th century. The author of this book is L.B. (Mrs. Charles E.) Cowman. Don’t you love her name? Streams in the Desert is …
“In this life we have an incomplete view of God’s dealings, seeing His plan only half finished and underdeveloped. Yet once we stand in the magnificent temple of eternity, we will have the proper perspective and will see everything fitting gracefully together!” (Streams in the Desert). Yesterday I visited with a young woman who recently graduated from college. Rather …
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Friday Faith/Trust
Update on puppy: He slept in his crate last night. Lauren took the midnight shift potty-break. I took the 5am. The cat is still spooked, but no longer looks like she is going to eat him. Drew is still breathing. But the pup has no name; nothing has fit yet. I’m still a little shocked at this scenario. And thankful. Maybe I …
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The Good Fight
…But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world and we take nothing out of it (1 Timothy 6:6). Godliness with contentment. Can you have godliness without contentment? Yes. Guilty. Paul continues to write to Timothy: But you, man of God, flee from all this, (the love of money and desire to be famous) and pursue …
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A Mother’s Faith
I am a writer for a new online religion newspaper called Wilmington FAVS. I find stories of groups and ministries that reach out to the needy in the community. The blog is called Walk the Talk. Every week our editor throws out a Viewpoint question. Contributors share their opinions and experiences. Some questions are political. All personal. And sometimes just down-right …
