Read this tonight and it resonated: A good woman is the best thing this side of heaven; a bad woman is the worst thing this side of the pit. A woman touches the limit both ways; she rises higher, and falls lower than man. The most degraded human being on earth today is a woman; …
grab the rope
I’ve been noting this phobia of works in the circles I frequent. You know how nothing we can do could ever earn us salvation, so there’s no point in trying to work your way to heaven…Well, I’ve been hearing those sentiments come dangerously close to, “do nothing.” But to be saved, you do have to …
clothes
It is reported that there were no civilian deaths or injuries incurred during the Western air strikes on Libya this weekend. According to the BBC News online, “the military was striving to avoid civilian casualties.” Isn’t it crazy how what you’re wearing on a particular day can make the difference between whether it is deemed …
makes the heart grow fonder…
Two years ago, during Sabbath School at Michigan campmeeting, I heard a testimony that baffled me and still has me lucidly befuddled. It was time for mission spotlight and they had an older woman share about her experience on the mission field. After the formal presentation, the interviewer announced that they also had that woman’s …
first stoning of a Sabbath-breaker
I don’t know about you, but when I read of the Israelites stoning someone to death, I imagine anger, contempt, pride and self-righteousness in their countenance. I suppose it’s because that’s the picture painted just about every time they’re out to stone someone in the New Testament. Take the woman caught in the act of …
that pink elephant…
So I just realized that I’m about to miss posting something in the month of December! That would be a crying shame, seeing as I’ve been so faithful to make at least one post each month this entire year (ok, so maybe I missed September…ahem). What I had intended to do, was to compile a …
Adventist
My Mom is coming for a visit. Her flight arrives at 5pm today. This all comes as a compound of miracles. Firstly, the sponsorship for her stay. Secondly, the fact she got a visa to the USA! And thirdly, the finances for her travel. I truly have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! …
Simple profundity
A flower. An ant. An eye. Algebra. Thought. Love. Salvation. The simplest things in life are the most profound.
Lessons from a pencil
A friend sent this to me and I thought it was pretty neat 🙂 A Pencil maker told a pencil 5 important lessons: 1. Everything you do will leave a mark. 2. You can correct the mistakes you make. 3. What’s inside you, is more important than what’s on the outside. 4. In life you …
I’m a little lamp
I’m reading a book right now titled “A Long Way Gone.” I’m not sure yet if I would recommend it because it’s a whole lot more graphic than anything I’ve ever read before and rivals any of the gory horror movies my siblings and I used to sneak a peak at through the crack in …