by Robin | Feb 25, 2016 | (in)courage, Advice, Faith, friendship, Inspiring, Life Philosophy, Marriage, Religion
There’s little doubt that familiarity breeds contempt, but recently I found myself wondering if familiarity can breed contempt even when it comes to Scripture. (Gasp!) There’s part of me that scolds myself — a heretic at best, guilty of apostasy or blasphemy at...
by Robin | Feb 28, 2010 | Blissdom, Blogging, Faith, Personal, Religion, Surcies, Sursees, Cercies, TREATS!
Have you ever had a “compulsion” to do something, didn’t do it, then wondered what you missed? I have–too often, I’m afraid–and at the Blissdom Conference I had the delight of finding out exactly what I’ve missed, not...
by Robin | Jul 5, 2009 | Faith, Personal, Religion
Two homeless men have been attending my very middle class adult Bible fellowship (adult Sunday school); although I'm not sure of the details, two women who minister to the homeless bring them every week.These guys are more faithful in attendance than "old...
by Robin | Apr 20, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, Personal, Religion
Last night I went to bed early and fell asleep quickly, I just couldn't stay asleep. As insomnia rattled my sleep-hungry brain, an urgent, pervasive thought drove me to desperate prayer:I care about you.It didn't make sense. When my house was...
by Robin | Jan 20, 2009 | Faith, Politics, Religion
Where was I when Rick Warren gave the historic inaugural invocation today? Frustrated…in my car…racing to get home. Never before have I been so interested in watching this every-four-year event. Tied up until 11:50 a.m., I tuned my...
by Robin | Dec 24, 2008 | Christmas, Faith, Favorite things, Holidays, Personal, Religion, youtube ROCKS!
I interrupt my holiday baking–at the moment cinnamon rolls and a chocolate pound cake–to share some holiday cheer ~ When I was a child, Linus' monologue meant little to me; now, I fully appreciate its significance. I can't help but...