"This is a wise, sane Christian faith: that a man commit himself, his life, and his hopes to God; that God undertakes the special protection of that man; that therefore that man ought not to be afraid of anything" (George MacDonald 1824–1905)In these difficult...
"My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before Him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm." (Daniel 6:22 ESV) This verse places us in an historic moment in the life of Daniel. His love...
"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Psalm 23:5-6 ESV) Jokes and comedy...
"Trust on him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is our refuge for us." (Psalm 62:8 ESV) "For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock." (Psalm 27:5...
"Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." (Romans 13:10 NIV)For many months, I have been strongly advocating the wearing of masks in public places in order to diminish the impact of the present pandemic. By wearing a mask, I...
“Stand firm therefore…by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace…” (Eph. 6:14a,15 NET)A few years ago, a Christmas series on God’s Armour was featured in the Nugget, with one of the parts focusing on the idea of “fitting your feet...
Are we always aware of temptation? Are we always aware of the risks in our everyday world? Or do we just dismiss them as normal, never bothering to be on our guard?Upon retirement, my husband and I began seeking ways to have more sunshine and warmth during the long...
I want to bubblewrap my kids. You know what I mean. Deep in every loving person's heart is the desire to protect those we truly love from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harm. We want to shelter them from the bullies, we want to keep them out of hurtful...
While hiking the many trails of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, my husband and I learned something highly valuable: It is easier to hike with a walking stick! The advantages of the walking stick were first discovered (by us!) on the Coastal Trail, a 9...
Have you ever noticed how messy things become when you are trying to clean? Take cleaning out the garage, for example. When you begin sorting through the junk, cleaning up tools, etc., it isn't long at all before your hands are greasy and your clothing is muddy. The...