We are beginning to wonder whether our power to change the face of nature should not have been tempered with wisdom for our own good, and with greater sense of responsibility for the welfare of generations to come. — Rachel Carson. This morning’s papers were full of warnings and terrible news about COVID. Scientists fear that…
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What Will Be, Will Be
As the Covid numbers increase we are all getting nervous. We are also getting anxious about the vaccine, wondering when will it be available and how do I get one. It is enough to work oneself into a state. The truth is like the famous Doris Day song’s lyrics, What will be, will be. Suzy’s grandmother…
Fresh Starts
Search for the Lord and his strength…. — Psalm 105:4. I have been thinking about fresh starts lately. When you reach my age people don’t often think about fresh starts, but in reality they can occur anytime. I know that there is really no such thing as a “fresh start,” our past, our health, our mistakes…
Tame the Tongue
But no one can tame the tongue — a restless evil, full of deadly poison. — James 3:8. I am sure I’ve commented on James’s words before, so if I repeat myself somewhat I apologize. I note that James doesn’t exempt anyone, he says, “No one can tame the tongue.” That makes me feel better for…
Armor of God
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet of the hope of salvation. For God destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9. There are several analogies in the New…