But forget not this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2 PET 3:8 A friend was in the midst of a years-long recovery from childhood abuse, which had left much distrust and fear in its wake. Eating calmed her fears, …
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Eternal Enigma
Several years ago, at our daughter’s wedding, we served appetizers on our antique candlewick plates. Many friends helped us prepare and serve the dinner in our church fellowship room. When we counted the plates afterwards, one was missing. We looked through the kitchen, the Sunday school rooms where food had been prepared, the foyer where …
Good Enough?
I often wonder whether I’m good enough—to be a writer, to make jewelry, to get into heaven—well, no, I know I’m not good enough to get into heaven. I count on Jesus’ sacrifice to usher me into the pearly gates. But the creative arts bring up old fears. I grew up discouraged and depressed, even …