by Annette Monts Falls Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:49pm-Journal Today I’ve been asked to post the following written words that I expressed last night as a note that can be shared if desired. In all my years of wondering what the purpose was for much of the life I’ve been a participant, I am […]
Author: Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Playing Hooky
Laughter is key to a full life. This week, I tripped, spilled, stumbled, tumbled, and fumbled. I would assume you have your own stories as well. But have you learned to laugh at such mishaps? I hope you will, as I have, because laughter brings freedom and joy to life. Over time, I found one […]
An Advocate
When I read this, I thought of you and all of us who care for loved ones in need. An Advocate by Charles R. Swindoll Job is portrayed as “blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil” (Job 1:1) . . . and yet the bottom drops out of his world. He loses everything […]
Can We Be Friends?
Talking TO God in private is personal. Talking ABOUT God in public is, well . . . public. And talking TO God in public? Problematic! Usually, we get tongue-tied. We worry about sounding spiritual, saying what’s “right,” and what others think. At times, talking to God in public comes easily: At religious events, such as […]
Back to School
It’s back-to-school time! I’m guessing some parents (including me) are delighted, and most kids are disappointed. Kids tend to ask lots of questions before school begins: “Will I be riding the bus?” “Who is my teacher?” “Are the kids nice?” “Do I wear regular clothes or a uniform?” But kids don’t ask questions just about […]
Where Are You Looking?
I was lonely and asked the Lord to speak to me. I received a letter from a dear friend, but I didn’t hear the Lord’s voice. I was grieving and asked the Lord to comfort me. A friend stopped by and sat with me as I cried, but I asked the Lord to comfort me. I was […]
Most Blessed
Courage is not natural to one’s character. But it can appear when a person is forced to face fears and depend on Christ. My suffering with a disability has cultivated within me courageous character. I am blessed. My struggle with being misunderstood because of my disability has cultivated within me grace and mercy. I am […]
Truth or Myth?
It’s time to explore the truth (and myths) about our disabled population. Don’t run! For those who preach and teach the Word of God, your calling includes those with diseases and disabilities. I urge you to evaluate your attitude regarding them. Consider the following questions with reflection and examination. Be both teacher and student, presenter […]
The Sandbox
I came across this story on the Internet. Rock in the Sandbox Author Unknown A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. He had with him his box of cars and trucks, his plastic pail, and a shiny, red plastic shovel. In the process of creating roads and tunnels in the […]
Creatures of Habit
I am definitely a creature of habit, and maybe you are too. A habit provides a sense of security and simplicity. Studies show that with persistence and patience a habit can be created in about 30 days. However, sometimes we have harmful habits that hinder our spiritual growth. Consider for a moment what you believe […]
Eyesight
David M. Montgomery accepted his seminary diploma hearing the thunderous applause from Dave’s family, friends, youth leaders, mentors, and fiancé. The energetic celebration continued when David married his longtime sweetheart, Danica Peterson. Six years to the day of having first met, they married; their desire for children was immediate. But their hopes were shattered when […]
A Tough Assignment
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” How familiar we are with Paul’s penciled words; Paul’s oft-used salutation rests upon God’s grace in salvation and peace that comes through the work of Jesus Christ. The subject matters vary: to the Romans, he wrote of unshakable truths for the […]