Brenda Black In a dog-eat-dog world, one misspoken word is like fresh meat to a starving stray. And that one word, from one sentence at one moment in time can mean ruination to the person behind the lips that uttered … Read More
By Brenda Black “As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, ‘Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.’ “He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and … Read More
By Brenda Black I don’t set out to do good deeds for the applause. I’m just a natural people helper. I’ll jump to aid an elderly person or help a harried parent corral a wandering toddler. I’m quick to lend … Read More
By Brenda Black Some in our little country congregation have traveled near and far and returned safely home to the rural community where I live. Some endured sudden storms this past week that left damaged property, but no injuries. Some … Read More
By Brenda Black On a normal morning, my Labrador greets me bouncing gleefully. She knows we’re going for a walk down the road if I step out of the house early, and shod in my Sauconies. It’s her chance to … Read More