Positive thoughts from a Christian Perspective

  • “Possible” for Five Minute Friday

    I promised Barb, at My Life in Our Father’s World, I would try a Five Minute Friday writing prompt this week. So here goes… The word for this week is “possible.” When I think of this word, I immediately recall the action packed Mission Impossible movies. Except in this case I’m going to say Mission…

  • Pencil, or Permanent Marker?

    A video devotional from Our Daily Bread talks about the purpose of prayer. The clip shares how an interviewer once asked Mother Teresa what she said to God when she prayed. The Catholic nun and missionary replied, “I do not say anything. I listen.” The bewildered reporter followed, “Well, what does God say to you?”…

  • Life Parade

    I live in a small farming town in Southwest Oklahoma. There are 800 souls, one convenience store and a corner cafe. We have a few other businesses, including a new Dollar General (woo-hoo!), but you get the picture. One of the biggest events in our town is the annual Christmas parade. There are custom made…

  • The Holy North Face

    The Holy North Face

    Have you heard the one about the guy who washed his hands too much during the pandemic? Repentance is like that. Cleansing of sin reveals answers from God A church where I once served held a unique series of revival meetings. Our pastor called it a “solemn assembly.” One like good king Jehosophat proclaimed for…

  • This Thorn

    A recent post by CG Thelen, from 140 Character Christian, entitled Humbled by Pain spoke of Paul’s thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). “Thorns can come in all sorts of things that cause us constant pain,” wrote CG These words brought to mind a godly woman who once lived in my little town. She…

  • One More Night With the Frogs

    Pharaoh called in Moses and Aaron and said, “Pray to God to rid us of these frogs. I’ll release the people so that they can make their sacrifices and worship God.” Moses said to Pharaoh, “Certainly. Set the time. When do you want the frogs out of here, away from your servants and people and…

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