Christian Living
A Blacksmith Shop Reminds me of Promises of Peace
They shall be turns into both weapons of war and implements of peace.
Credo, I believe – Right beliefs and right living are both important
Can you clearly articulate what you believe?
Bugling – shofars and the call of the Lord
An elk’s bugle is both beautiful and disturbing. It is a hard sound to describe, but you will never forget it once heard.
Issue 685 – Buckman’s Books -SOS – March 16, 2022
I stood, shivering outside by the gravesite. While we waited for the pastor, my thoughts drifted back to the last time I had seen my friend alive … I was sitting in my shop enjoying a cup of coffee between customers. I own a used book store in Pine Brook, one of the finest in these parts, Buckman’s Books.
Velvet – Growing in faith
the Scriptures and put our faith into action. The trials of life are designed to scrape the velvet off and strengthen us.
A Morning Song – Sing God’s Praises
The morning started with the lovely song of a redwing blackbird.
The fall air was crisp, and the morning mist weighed heavily on the lake, like thick grey wool. Off to the east, the sun was barely beginning to cut through the early morning darkness. I sat outside the tent, sipping my coffee and waiting for enough light to go fishing. No one else in camp was stirring.
Wrong Bait – Sharing the Good News
My choice of lure irked my fly fishing purist friend, especially when it worked.