"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'" (1 Sam 16:7 NIV)Things are never what they...
The sky was dark. Threatening cumulus clouds billowed directly overhead and I knew that it would only be minutes before it began to pour. My heart was no brighter. My most horrid sin, something too abominable to even mention in public, was also threatening to overcome...
An elderly woman wrote in to nationally-syndicated columnist, Dear Abby, because she had done something that many of us do: wrongfully judge someone based on first impressions.The woman felt awful because she had terribly pre-judged a male neighbor, simply by how he...
Poor Karen. Talk about a sticky situation. She was gluing on a nice set of fake nails when the glue sprung a little leak (you'd think it would've sealed itself, wouldn't you?). Before she knew what was happening, her new white tablecloth was solidly adhered to her...
Have you ever been guilty of looking at others your own age and thinking, "Surely I can't look that old"? An elderly woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name.Suddenly, she...
Our last few days in New Brunswick were spent in a beautiful part of the province known as Acadia. This region, stretching the length of the Northumberland Strait, is renown for its beautiful, warm beaches, its abundant waterfowl, and its quiet, friendly towns. More...
My Daughter Amy used to be a server at Cracker Barrel. All her co-workers and bosses loved her. She always had a cheery attitude, and they knew she loved Jesus. Amy made no qualms about praying when the need arose. Even at work.One day when it was very busy, this man...