Called to be Saints

Did you know you have been called to be a Saint? Perhaps you’ve seen a bumper sticker that says “Christians aren’t perfect, they’re just forgiven?” Whenever I see that, I’m reminded that believers don’t walk around wearing halos and don’t … Continued

Excerpts From Books

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I’d like to tell you about the books I’ve had published recently:   Rescued by God’s Mercy stresses the mercy of God as told about in the book of Isaiah, and tells how God rescued me from “the pit.” I had … Continued

Stand Still

Three words have intrigued me lately: just stand still. I’ve been enjoying listening to and watching the Pureflix episodes of “Doc.” The song excerpt at the beginning of each episode is “Stand Still” by Billy Ray Cyrus. I’m not sure … Continued

Scriptures For A Caregiver

My writing coach advises me to post a blog every two weeks. Part of me says, “There’s so much good stuff to read, I can’t possibly read everything I want to read. So why should I add my stuff to … Continued

Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Seek God”

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Psalm 16 has long been one of my favorite scripture passages: v.8b. . . “because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also dwells … Continued

Are God’s Words True?

Like most writers, I’m especially fond of words— words in fiction novels, words in magazines, in SS papers, in devotionals, in songs, etc. As a result, my house is overrun with books, magazines, all sorts of things containing words (even … Continued

Circumstances Challenge Trust

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Friends and Relatives, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season. Even if circumstances aren’t to our liking, it can be a wonderful season to those of us who have a relationship with Jesus Christ, having experienced his salvation … Continued

Who is Jesus Christ to You?

To many he is just a man who lived 2000 years ago, who did and said many good things, then unfortunately was killed on a Roman Cross. To others, he is nothing at all—they don’t even think about him unless … Continued

Wash the Streets

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It’s Tulip-Festival time in Orange City, Iowa. The whole town is a-buzz with activity. Of course, the parade plays an important part. First, we watch the pre-parade events such as Dutch dancers of many ages, local people modeling some of … Continued