Constance Clay
The Bible teaches that there are things worth dying for, and a time to obey God rather than man, as the apostles said in response to the Jewish Council in Acts 4:18-21: 18 “And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But … Continue reading A biblical response to (even unjust) authority
Humanity can make you lose heart these days, which is why I prize a 3” x 2.5” swatch of pink fabric given to me by a man I’ve never seen. When my decades-old sewing machine broke down last summer, replacing it was low priority because I’m no seamstress and really only used it for … Continue reading The Good, the Bad and the Pink
1 Timothy 4:4 "For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with gratitude;" Do even simple tasks seem difficult lately? Is life laden with frustration? If so, please join me in a resounding cyber scream! I'll spare you the details, but even this post has been … Continue reading The Gratitude Attitude
This Sunday is Mother's Day, a perennially difficult day for those who have lost mothers, mothers who have lost children or women who wish they were mothers. I've spent time in all three categories. For those formerly untouched by tragedy, this year's celebration might bring new sadness in dealing with the restrictions, lockdowns, illnesses and … Continue reading A Place for Mom
Spoiler: It's coming soon.... For a summary of how to prepare according to the Bible, see the words in bold. When Jesus entered history, the time known as "the last days" began and has continued for about two thousand years. As a young married woman, I sifted Revelation, Daniel and related Scriptures trying to grasp … Continue reading Last Day?
I'm told some folks want a break from the rigors of reality, so here's an offering on the lighter side. The climax of this account happened about this time of year, many years ago.... One winter day, we got a call from our neighbors, who had grown tired of examining a frog and mudpuppy yet … Continue reading The Strange but True Tale of Bark and Leap
And I thought I might not have something to write about this week. In an April 15 Associated Press article, Mike Stobbe reported, "The U.S. tally of coronavirus cases and deaths could soon jump because federal health officials will now count illnesses that are not confirmed by lab testing. The Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading Thus Always to Tyrants
The National Homeschool Education Research Institute approximates that 2.5 million K-12 students homeschool in the United States, based on projections for 2019. Of our estimated 331 million citizens, Business Insider reported on April 7 that 95% are under stay-at-home orders. As a result the number of Americans attempting to teach or learn at home has … Continue reading Help! I’m Homeschooling
The world can and often does define marriage any way it wants. The Bible defines biblical marriage, but the church has largely adopted the world’s definition, leading to chaos and heartbreak within the church as well. Marriage was established by God and introduced in the first book of the Bible. It is a unique relationship, … Continue reading Reclaiming Biblical Marriage: 1 Man 1 Woman 4 Life
In this day and age, “facts” are in shorter supply than toilet paper. From the brief time I’ve been researching COVID-19 until now, I’ve seen fever change from a status of rare to symptomatic. In a recent live news conference, I witnessed New York’s governor lambasting the mayor for fearmongering, saying that lockdown orders scared … Continue reading Truth
