By Brenda Black “He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.” (Proverbs 22:11) My house is not a palace. Oh, the man of the non-mansion is certainly the master and … Read More
By Brenda Black Some thoughts are too personal to profess; some fears too frightening to express. If spoken aloud, all of a sudden the innermost part – exposed. The hopes or disappointments seem all the more intimate and the fears … Read More
By Brenda Black David Letterman has his Top 10. College basketball it’s Big 12. And the Apostle Paul has his Trusted 37+. You’ll find them listed in Romans 16. “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the … Read More
As a Matter of Fact, You MatterBy Brenda Black “There are 6.8 billion people on the planet,” says a Forbes headline in its Nov. 22, 2010 issue. “These are the 68 who matter.” The opening paragraph on p. 76 begins: … Read More
Front Porch HospitalityBy Brenda Black Once upon a time, folks used to sit outside on a spring evening and talk. Neighbors knew one another and the front porch was public domain whether you lived in its attached house or two … Read More
True Test of LoyaltyBy Brenda Black One thing that ends a friendship the quickest in my book is disloyalty. My greatest hurdle to forgiveness is getting past broken trust. I pray about it and grapple with it and try to … Read More
This weekend, I found love. I saw love on some dear faces and through innocent embraces. I felt love through selfless service and rediscovered true love from my sweetheart. After you hear where I found love, tell me where you … Read More
This weekend, I found love. I saw love on some dear faces and through innocent embraces. I felt love through selfless service and rediscovered true love from my sweetheart. After you hear where I found love, tell me where you … Read More