Part 2 in a seriesBy Brenda Black “Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: ‘Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.’ “Jonah obeyed the word of … Read More
By Brenda Black Careless words. Carefully guarded words. Profound words. When I asked my friends what they thought I should write about this week, I received a variety of ideas. Though most sounded quite isolated and unrelated, the Lord revealed … Read More
By Brenda Black Spring – what a temptress you are! Longer days, sweeter songs from the birds, a variegated yard of green and budding trees beckon me outdoors. Something innately wants to crawl out from under the trapped-inside seasonal routines … Read More
By Brenda Black I guess tender green sprouts and a brand-spanking new bale of hay aren’t enough to stop cows from knocking down a gate and partying the night away. The evidence was prolific all around the house from fresh … Read More
By Brenda Black Lance Armstrong — the very name elicits images of strength and athletic heroics. It used to, that is. Now the famous cyclist’s name is mud and it’s being dragged through the media with a vengeance. The final … Read More
By Brenda Black Like an epic Bible story, a fist-full of clouds began to assimilate into one long, dark wall of wet potential. We watched the developing front as if it were a cinematic production and wondered how the dramatic … Read More
By Brenda Black I’m mad and I’m not taking it anymore! I confess to being one who has ranted over my share of injustices. Often, to vent is to avoid exploding, but frankly, anger is probably the most difficult and … Read More
By Brenda Black Eve – She was fashioned by intentional thought and loving consideration from the heart of God and the side of man. Her name means life-giver and she was designed to bear the seed that would populate the … Read More
By Brenda Black In 1978, Thomas Hansen of Boulder Colorado, sued his parents for $350,000 on grounds of “malpractice of parenting.” Mom and Dad had botched his upbringing so badly, he charged in his suit, that he would need years … Read More
By Brenda Black Jump! Buck! Stall! Roll! As much as it felt like I was riding a bronc, the reality was a mossy green Dodge Dart Duster had me grabbing the horn and holding on for dear life on EE … Read More