“Honey, give yourself plenty of time to get ready.” Those words from my mom still ring in my ears each time I plan to go out. But do I listen? I should, but I don’t. I wait till the last minute. (It’s tough to get away from the task at hand). So, with only minutes to...
The steamboat "Columbian" had been built in 1898, in Victoria, B.C.She (I find it interesting that ships are always feminine, don't you? Could this be because most pilots and captains are men?) began her commission with the Canadian Development Company, and in 1901...
"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good." (1 Peter 2:1-3 NIV)As...
I'm navigating my way through a new computer this week. It's new and faster and--now this is really the best part--it's so much shinier and prettier than my old one. Having a pretty computer is important to so many of us gals. The term "computer accessories" typically...
When you do the washing, you pull the plug and let the dirt go away in the running water.It would seem strange indeed to then go through the dirty water looking at all the dirt, holding it in your fingers, touching it, admiring it, trying to recapture it and put it...
The superintendent of a large Christian school was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor, and the students' desks were surrounded by clutter.Feeling strongly that learning could not take...
"Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." (James 1:14-15 NIV)"The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords...