Posted in Family on February 27, 2008 | 9 Comments »
The winter here in Wisconsin has been long and hard. We’ve had 70-some inches of snow this year and long periods of bitter cold. Last night we escaped a predicted snowstorm, and I felt guilty for being glad that the front went south to the Chicago area instead. The hibernation phase of life in the [...]
Posted in Great Quotes on February 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
“There is no such thing as “chance”, “luck”, or “accident” in the Christian’s journey through this world. All is arranged and appointed by God. And all things are ‘working together’ for the believer’s good. Let us seek to have an abiding sense of God’s hand in all that befalls us, if we profess to be [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Faith, Literature on February 21, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Readers, I have to tell you about a gift I received today that has thrilled me to the core. Two days ago, I received a note card from a reader in England who asked me if I had received “the book of poems” in the mail? I was somewhat panicked, thinking that the package had [...]
Posted in Crosstalk, God's Creation, Worship on February 20, 2008 | No Comments »
Dr. Gary Parker is our guest today on Crosstalk. He is the former evolutionist and biologist who wrote the new book, The Complete Zoo Adventure: A Field Trip in a Book. He will be talking about the amazing design features of animals and how God’s glory shines through his creation. He has a fascinating array [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Faith, Great Quotes on February 19, 2008 | No Comments »
Frances Ridley Havergal writes about the greatest invitation of all in this post from the All for Thee blog site. This is taken from her powerful Royal Invitation book that lays out the whole wonderful invitation we receive from the King. Don’t miss this one.
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2008 | No Comments »
I like posting the hymns that have meant so much to me through the years. This hymn in particular is one that brings peace so many times when circumstances are confusing and dark. I hope this one is a blessing to you. (This video is another clip of the hastily called service at Westminster Abbey [...]
Posted in Family, Love on February 14, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I came into my home office this morning to find a gorgeous bunch of red roses waiting for me. Tom remembered it was Valentine’s Day, and those beautiful flowers are sending their fragrance all over the room this morning as a reminder of his love.
The media is full of news stories today about the high [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Faith, Hymns, Literature on February 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m pleased to report that there has been new material added on the All for Thee blog which features the wonderful, rich poetry and devotional writings of 19th century sister-in-Christ, Frances Ridley Havergal. Stop by sometime and be refreshed. Frances is the author of many familiar hymns such as “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus”, [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Faith, Uncategorized on February 11, 2008 | 5 Comments »
A reader of mine from England sent me a little packet of gold. No, not the gold that is selling for nearly $1,000 dollars an ounce these days. I’m talking about the gold that is priceless—spiritual gold. A close relative of his used to edit and write for a British magazine for children called, “The [...]
Posted in Family, Music, Uncategorized on February 5, 2008 | 10 Comments »
When I was a teenager, I thought that accordions were embarrassing. My dad, who is half Swedish and half Norwegian, grew up with accordions at his grandfather’s house, and his own dad used to play the accordion and sing with my grandma at various churches. I still remember as a child hearing them sing various [...]
