Tag Archives: God

Worship Who? by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Nancy J. Farrier

I recently visited a church and the pastor said something that gave me pause. What caught my attention wasn’t the whole of his message, but a small part. He said we are made to worship someone. Think about that. Made … Continue reading →

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Unanswered Prayers by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Bridget A. Thomas

Many years ago, my husband and I attended a high school baseball game, in which our friend’s son was one of the athletes. I don’t remember a whole lot about this particular game and I can’t tell you who won. … Continue reading →

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Lying Lips by James R. Coggins

Posted on October 20, 2021 by jrcoggins

A mother confronts her son: “Did you write on the wall?” The boy replies, “No, Mom, my little brother did it.” The mother says, “But your little brother can’t spell.” “Oh.” ***** On another day, the mother confronts the same … Continue reading →

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The Love of a Parent by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

I love my kids. I truly love my children. Every one of them. When they were young, I remember walking into a room where they were playing. I would stop and stand there watching them, so overcome with love for … Continue reading →

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Updating Tech by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on January 28, 2021 by kathc2

Sometimes, even when you want to do anything but, you’re forced to update your password. At least for me, that’s a big “ugg.” I went through this recently. Very recently. The aggravation still clings to me like a static-soaked sock … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Whisper by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Bridget A. Thomas

There is a Bible story that I love which you might be familiar with. In 1 Kings 19 the prophet Elijah had fled and hid in a cave due to a death threat from Queen Jezebel. The Lord said, “Go out and … Continue reading →

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As Many as it Takes by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 27, 2020 by juliearduini

As I’ve shared before, during this time at home I’ve been using a Bible in a year reading plan with a new Bible. I’ve nearly worn out a new set of highlighters and have been floored by revelations that were … Continue reading →

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A Day Off by Tara Randel

Posted on February 3, 2020 by tararandel

Right now I’m in-between books. During a break like this, I enjoy a day off to regroup and be inspired by the world around me before diving into a new project. Last week, my daughter and I went to Epcot’s … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Nancy J. Farrier

“But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” So He [God] said, “I will certainly be with you…” Exodus 3:11-12 How many of … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Allow It?

Posted on June 22, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions In the 1981 movie Time Bandits, the satanic Evil Genius (played by David Warner) wreaks enormous carnage and destruction on … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Coincidence—or Calculated Design?

Posted on June 15, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions Last week, I talked about the cosmic case for faith in God, which I first encountered in the April 1987 … Continue reading →

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A Cosmic Case for Faith?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, was a confirmed atheist. I never met him, but my good friend, actress … Continue reading →

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Angels and Space Aliens: An Unexplained Personal Account

Posted on November 17, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney In the summer of 1970, before my senior year in high school, I went with a high school youth group from California to a Young Life camp at Malibu, British Columbia. During the long drive up … Continue reading →

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Football and Faith: Remembering Reggie White, the Green Bay Packers’ Minister of Defense

Posted on October 27, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney The called him The Minister of Defense. Whether he was preaching or playing football, Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White always worked hardest on Sundays. In the spring of 1996, I spent several days with … Continue reading →

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Emphasizing a Word by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Nancy J. Farrier

  Have you ever heard someone talk about how your perspective changes depending on which word is emphasized in a sentence? I’ve heard it done with questions and the result can be very interesting. For instance, if you ask – … Continue reading →

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