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Who Are Your “Least of These”? During the last week of Jesus’ life, Matthew records the teaching of the parable of the sheep and the goats. Take a look at Jesus’ words: “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you…

Wasted “While he (Jesus) was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Some of those present were saying indignantly…

U Turns Have you ever taken the wrong exit? Today’s navigational systems make staying on course a little easier though Mapquest has led me astray a time or two. Then there is the GPS in my husband’s car that can’t seem to figure out Spanish street names and leaves us driving in circles while we…

Breeding Ground “Pride only breeds quarrels, “ (Proverbs 13:10a NIV) My friend, Lisa, recently fostered a mama dog and her litter of puppies. Furry little bodies needing to nurse. Frequently. Razor sharp teeth on search and destroy missions. Wagging little bottoms leaving smelly surprises. Babies of any kind demand time, attention, and energy. So do…

There’s No Fixin’ Stupid “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.” (Proverbs 12:1 NIV) Did that really say stupid? Yep. Jumped out at me too. “ . . . he who hates correction is stupid.” I’ve been there a thousand times when my own dear children have chosen not to…

Here are some recent reads: Brotherband Chronicles: Book 3 The Hunters by John Flanagan The Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis Frindle by Andrew Clements The 39 Clues: Book 11 Vespers Rising by Rick Riordan, Peter Langis, Gordan Korman, Jude Watson The Janitor’s Boy by Andrew Clement The GOD Interviews:…

A Tweak In Perspective “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” (Proverbs 31: 10-12 NIV) Sometimes, I forget. Sometimes, I forget that I…

Here are some of Zuno’s favorites for February: Too Tall Houses by Gianna Marino (Fun story!) Laundry Day by Maurie J. Manning (Interesting look at different cultures) The Rattlebang Picnic by Margaret Mahy Illus. by Steven Kellogg (You gotta love Kellogg!) Happy Valentine’s Day Dolores by Barbara Samuels (Funny sister story) Won Ton: A Cat…

First Light “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter until the full light of day.” (Proverbs 4: 18 NIV) Sometimes I run early in the morning. The stars and bunny rabbits are out. Most of the neighborhood is not. Silence blankets the subdivision and I have the…

Sin: How Bad is It? “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NIV) Like preparing items for a garage sale, I go through life assigning value. Nickels and dimes here. Big…