In an article entitled “Common Good Men” (Touchstone), Nancy Pearcey asks, “How can Christians create a balanced view that stands against the outright male-bashing that is so common, yet also holds men responsible to a higher standard? ” She decides to “dig into the history of the idea that masculinity is toxic.” Throughout much of…
Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each day has been sunny and warm. This morning I am going to go to my exercise class and this afternoon Ann is coming and then a party after that. Devotions from Judy’s heart It is so beautiful to be with unselfish people that are always on…
Dear Ones, Hope you are enjoying the weekend! I just made egg dishes for Al and soon going to do more food prep and clean the frig etc. Happy news! Our granddaughter got engaged last night and we are so thrilled for them both! Devotions from Judy’s heart When we know the Lord in…
Dear Ones, Happy weekend to you! Today is Birthday party day here so Al and I will be going to Costco soon to pick up the cake. I am going to make soup and do food prep but doubt we will walk in this hot weather today. Devotions from Judy’s heart What is the…
Dear Ones, Hope you are keeping cool today. Al is off to men’s group, and I am cleaning as we are having a pastor friend and his dad from Tulsa coming this afternoon after our Bible study. We see them only once a year so it is a special time. It is also Donut…
Dear Ones, Hope you have a peace-filled day! I am going to the dentist early this morning and then to an ENT doctor at noon. Praying that she will uncover and treat my hearing loss. Devotions from Judy’s heart I would like to share a bit more from a previous devotion on being patient…
Dear Ones, Hope your day is full of joy and kindness. It appears it’s going to be another very warm day, so we may walk early. I am going to Aldi’s and doing lots of food prep. Devotions from Judy’s heart As the days are getting darker in our culture, the light of Christ seems…
The prophet Isaiah continually reminded God’s people of their calling to bring the news of God’s glorious reign to the whole world. This still holds true in our day. But why does the church seem so weak and ineffective, continually on the defensive, caving into the popular narrative of self-sufficiency? Isaiah warns us: we are…
Dear Ones, Hope you had a lovely weekend! As you will read in today’s devotion, we enjoyed time with our former Board and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit with us. Today I am going to my exercise class, and then my cousin is coming from the Lake, and we are going to the…
Dear Ones, Hope you are enjoying the weekend! Al and I are going to Mora today to meet with our former Board for Canaan’s Rest. We do it once a year and it is a blessing to be with those special friends that shared our retreat vision and helped it come to pass years ago.…