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

Deepest Desire

What is your deepest desire?  What do you long for at the core of your being? Do you covet a marriage that is solid and makes you happy?  To be loved unconditionally?  Or finding the job that you love to do that offers a great salary and full benefits?  What about good health with the vitality of youth?  Do you desire a body that is perfect in shape? What if your loved ones did not have difficulties to battle?  Or what if your aging parents didn’t have to suffer or be alone? Do you yearn for a world without crime Read More