Author Archives: Annie

    SIN IS LIKE A WILD TURKEY Galatians 5:19-23 One day my youngest son, Paul, told me not to thaw the turkey for the next day’s meal; he was going to go turkey hunting. The next morning, before the … Continue reading →

One Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I received word of a family in crisis.  Jobs had been lost, there wasn’t going to be a holiday dinner. They had no family nearby, no church to call on. The phone book had provided our … Continue reading →

  When I was fixing my first  dinner for some of our friends as a young newlywed, I was pulling the turkey out of the oven. The rack tipped and I dumped the turkey and the drippings into the back of the … Continue reading →

After an accident that led to a dental disaster, I was forced to go without two front teeth or a temporary crown for several days. Of course,  since it was my front teeth that were missing. I looked like a jack-o-lantern!  My … Continue reading →

Micah 6:8   He has shown you, oh man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to walk humbly with your God.  Isn’t it interesting to note that of … Continue reading →

  Years ago, my mom and I used to love to go to Long John Silver’s Seafood. However, it wasn’t the fish that we loved, it was the crunchies. In the bottom of each basket of fish was a bed … Continue reading →

At church one day, I overheard a young mother admonishing her preschooler that he needed to watch his words because Jesus was listening.  The little guy threw up his hands and proclaimed, “Yeah, but how come the only time God … Continue reading →

Walking is great exercise!  It relieves stress, strengthens your body and, especially when accompanied by a friend, is enjoyable. Walking with a companion makes ‘the walk’ less tiresome. I love how God’s Word uses every day experiences, like walking, to illustrate … Continue reading →

  Philippians 4:16-19 Always watching for the elusive diet foods that offer taste as well as healthy eating, I bought a bottle of Salad Dressing that stated there were only 2 calories per serving. Sounded great until I continued to … Continue reading →

My grandson, Max, told me that all the kids in his second grade class will have Jesus in their heart now.    Amazed, I said, you mean all the kids in your class are Christians now?  He shrugged and said, “No—I … Continue reading →