When it comes to desserts, I’m often dismayed when I see raisins included. Don’t get me wrong…I actually like raisins. Just not in my dessert. If you’re gonna bake cookies for me (and I’ll certainly let you know where to send them), include nuts…but, please…no raisins. I’m not a fan of raisin cookies, raisin pudding, raisin oatmeal, and especially not raisin cakes. There’s a … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Philippians
Thanksgiving Day 2014 – Thank Who?
It’s Thanksgiving Day 2014, and I’m thankful for so many blessings I don’t have time to list them all here in one little article. There’s an older Christian hymn called “Count Your Blessings”, and it reminds us to think about all the wonderful things in life instead of focusing on our troubles. And in America, we set aside a special day each year for … The rest of the story…
Selfish Ambition
Beating your friends to millionaire status. Spending more when less would do just as nicely. Looking for the next rung on the ladder…no matter who you might step on to reach it. These are all examples of selfish ambition, and I trust they don’t describe you. I recently enjoyed lunch with a pastor friend of mine, and our topic of conversation somehow got to … The rest of the story…