Baseball and Church

Have you ever talked with a friend, a stranger, or a neighbor about church and the Lord?  The conversation may sound something like this:  The one you are talking to says, “I’m such-and-such religion, so I’m good.”  But the conversation continues. “Could I put that into perspective for you?” you ask politely.  He nods. “Let’s say you are playing baseball.  You are on Cee’s team and another player is on Bee’s team.  The rules of the Baseball Handbook are the same whether you are on Cee’s team or Bee’s team.  Cee’s team is up to bat.  The batter hits a Read More

Restored

My husband bought an old, dilapidated hoosier.  When Burt brought it home, I raised my eyebrows in wonderment.   The wood looked like it had been starved of oil for a half century, the latches sported deep-seated rust, and the work surface displayed dents, pits and more rust.  A pathetic example of what was formerly a farm woman’s pride and joy as well as the essential cupboard in her kitchen.  “What was he thinking?”  “I’m going to restore it good as new, ” Burt announced.  “Well, I hope,” he muttered under his breath. I looked at him and gave him a Read More

Faith & Life

I am pleased to introduce my very special guest blogger – Stacy Monson, blogger of Faith & Life post, and author of the Chain of Lakes Series which include: Shattered Image, Dance of Grace, and The Color of Truth.   Her ultimate goal is to glorify the mighty God she serves, and to share inspiring, encouraging stories that point people to the Source of all goodness, the One who can and does redeem everyone who seeks Him.  Be blessed as Stacy shares her blog post. Faith & Life Life is hard. Not every day, but a lot of the time, it’s Read More