A blonde finds herself in serious money trouble… Lost her job and she’s in dire financial straits.She’s desperate so she decides to ask God for help. She begins to pray… “God, please help me. I’ve lost my job and if I don’t get some money, I’m going to lose my house as well. Please letContinue reading “Dear God”
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God Knows What You Sweep Under the Rug
We’ve been discussing the temptations we face and the temptations that Jesus faced. We have talked about how we give the devil and his minions too much credit because sometimes we are responsible for our own temptations. But certainly, the devil does his fair of tempting us. Between our own selfishness and the devil’s intentContinue reading “God Knows What You Sweep Under the Rug”
Caught Red-Handed and Presumed Guilty
There is an insatiable desire for most people when it comes to crime stories. From the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby to Watergate, the Manson murders, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, the death of JonBenet Ramsey, the O.J. Simpson trial, the case against Heidi Fleiss, the conviction of Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault and rape,Continue reading “Caught Red-Handed and Presumed Guilty”
Living on the Edge
John 5 I’ve always been fascinated by the inner workings of a clock or watch. Back in the 1980’s I wanted a Swatch watch that had a clear face so that the gears were visible. (Yes, I know that statement dates me!) I am intrigued by how the separate gears fit together to cause other gearsContinue reading “Living on the Edge”
“Doing” What’s Right But With Wrong Intentions
Hosea – Week Two Last week, we left with heartbroken Hosea who had to purchase his wife Gomer off the auction block. Hosea, as we discussed, was chosen by God to actually live out the painful example of a one-sided relationship. We don’t hear any more about Gomer. Her written story ends in chapter 3Continue reading ““Doing” What’s Right But With Wrong Intentions”
Life is Like a Game of Go Fish
2 Kings 7 – Week Ten I am not much of a card player. I don’t understand how to play a lot of the more “sophisticated, grownup” card games. But I do enjoy playing Go Fish with my great niece. That game I understand. Each player starts off with a handful of cards and theContinue reading “Life is Like a Game of Go Fish”
Cleanliness is Next to Groundhogs
Psalm 51 – Week Two of Psalms In case you missed it, Atlanta’s own groundhog, Beauregard Lee, did not see his shadow this week and therefore an early Spring is predicted. That makes a lot of people happy. When people hear the word “Spring” images of flowers, warmer weather, and bunny rabbits come to mind. Continue reading “Cleanliness is Next to Groundhogs”
Don’t Tempt Me!
Romans 6 – Week 8 Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Dont-Tempt-Me-e199v1v Many of us were saddened by the death of General Colin Powell this week. The 84-year-old was the first African American Secretary of State, served as the national security advisor as well as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I believe it was duringContinue reading “Don’t Tempt Me!”
Beacons of Light 