When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers,
they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be
burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.
~ Isaiah 43:2 ~

Several days ago I was struck by these words of Watchman Nee, “Man has not the power to obtain anything more than God has given, but he has the option of taking less.”  (A Table in the Wilderness)
I was fairly comfortable with the first part – my failures of the past have left me knowing [...]

 
Our son Eric has been a source of inspiration to me. Everyone says he is the happiest boy around and is interested in everything.
To begin with he was born 7 weeks early on March 23, 1991.They told us he would at least be in the hospital until his due date which was mid May so [...]

My last rant bout punctuation reminded me of a ridiculous (but, in my opinion, hilarious) song. I heard it a number of years ago, but every once in a while when I’m struggling with punctuation, the chorus to this song will come popping into my head. To get its true effect, you really have to [...]

After getting my book back from my editor/daughter (see Kind Corrections Editing Service link on the right side of my home page) I realized I must have a serious comma deficiency. It looked to me like she added dozens of comma’s and took out the few I had managed to put in. I was reminded of [...]

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24
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