Almost every youngster has grabbed up a stick or a broom handle and wielded it as a sword in the childhood world make-believe where damsels in distress call out and knights of honor rush to rescue. At Christmas, cardboard rolls from wrapping paper lend themselves well to assuring who remains king of the hill. WhatContinue reading “En Garde”
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Last, but not Least.
If you follow my blog, you may have noticed a delay. Usually, I write weekly, and it is then posted. However, I struggled to gain perspective when I arrived at this article of armor in the series. After prayerfully meditating, I read several translations etc. I decided to write and confess that I don’t knowContinue reading “Last, but not Least.”
Taking Cover
In preparation to write, I spend time studying the scriptures I am using before I begin the devotion. I look at the verse in several translations and review the context in which the scripture is written, and often this will lead to a word study. The word for today’s focus is “shield.” This word isContinue reading “Taking Cover”
More than Sunday Shoes?
I was fortunate enough to grow up in a place where school started after the Labor Day holiday. I loved school and was eager to return, except for one aspect, it meant I would have to put on a pair of shoes. Labor Day meant the barefoot days of summer were behind me. I complainedContinue reading “More than Sunday Shoes?”
Chest Trauma
Having worked in a hospital for several years, I have had the privilege and responsibility of helping patients recover from various traumas. One of the most painful recoveries is for those who sustained chest trauma in auto or industrial accidents. People who experience this will confirm that the pain is excruciating. One patient said sheContinue reading “Chest Trauma”
Holding it Alll Together
On the back of my closet door are a row of hooks. They function as a catch-all of the things Jim and I like to conveniently lay our hands on quickly. Stuff like hats, warm-up jackets to take the dogs outside, and an array of belts. I occasionally grab a belt to go with myContinue reading “Holding it Alll Together”
The Wardrobe… Cleaning out the Closet
It is that time of year for me when I get a strong urge to get organized and go through my “stuff.” Perhaps it is the pristine calendar on my desk, minus erasure marks and ink scribbles., all crisp and white, that inspires me to take this on. I do this every new year. SometimesContinue reading “The Wardrobe… Cleaning out the Closet”
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