Archive for March, 2009

29
Mar

Easter Adventures

     When our children were younger, we used to hide plastic Easter Eggs around the yard on Easter Sunday morning.   We put small pieces of candy or some small coins in them.  The kids loved searching for them and finding them.
      They would get up early and enjoy an Easter egg hunt.  Then, we would [...]

14
Mar

Extravagant Love

 
     There is a short passage in the Bible (Mark 14:3-9) that records the story of a woman who pours out a small container of sweet smelling oil on Jesus.  In Bible times, it was not uncommon for a host to anoint his guests with a few drops of spices or perfume.  But, this woman [...]

09
Mar

What Time Is It?

     Daylight savings time came early this year!  What happened?  Whose idea was this?  It probably was an act of Congress.  I was just getting used to “standard” time and now someone changed it back to day light savings again!
      I think Benjamin Franklin was the first to suggest the idea of changing our clocks [...]

02
Mar

A Matter Of The Heart

 
     Someone said that there is nothing certain in life except death and taxes.  All of us have felt the emotion and sadness regarding the death of a close friend or family member.  And, all of us know what it is to pay taxes.  In fact, I read recently that with all of the new [...]