Did John the Baptist have to choose to believe in Jesus? The man sat in the dark pit, his long hair tangled and hanging about his shoulders. He ate simple food: insects and water. Taunting prison guards probably let his friends visit; he passed a message to the outside world. He thought he knew his purpose. The man believed God…
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In Memory of a Good Dog: Suzie
Suzie, our beloved Gordon Setter, died. These are memories of a good dog. We got Suzie as a rescue dog when she was almost a year old. Friends from church ran Springset Kennels just down the road from us at the time. She came shivering with fear and the first night my husband rocked the 45 pound dog on his…
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Writing a Novel: Call the Vet!
When you’re writing a novel, sometimes you need to call the vet. At least, that was true of me. The heart of any novel is the research, which is why so many cling to the old adage “Write what you know.” It’s smart, of course, to write out of your own experience–you can draw on your reactions. You know what…
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We’ll Catch Up in Eternity, my Friend
“We’ll catch up in eternity”–a smile at busy friends.
Biddy Chambers’ Ministry of Interruption
What if the point of our spiritual lives IS to be interrupted?
Soldiers and Gambling: the Civil War
What sort of gambling took place during the American Civil War?
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