by sworel | Aug 16, 2010 | 2010, Musings
I don’t know who invented the first doll. But I am guessing that a concerned mother somewhere in the very distant past saw her daughter playing and decided to help direct that play into something creative and productive. She probably wadded up some rags, maybe...
by sworel | Aug 9, 2010 | 2010, Musings
David Jeremiah is a pastor in the San Diego area. Years ago, I was his consultant when he pastored in Wayne, Indiana. I have followed his ministry for years and recently found a portion of his book, “Captured by Grace” to be particularly powerful. In this...
by sworel | Aug 2, 2010 | 2010, Musings
Every fall as the new school year starts, teachers all across the country ask their students to write an essay on what they did or saw or learned on their summer vacation. I thought I might get a jump on that assignment and share three things about the Lord that I...
by sworel | Jul 26, 2010 | 2010, Musings
It is always fun to remember your “firsts.” We all cherish the remembrance of our first boyfriend (or girlfriend), our first date, our first kiss (mine was on Waikiki beach. I lived in Hawaii and took cotillion as a young girl. Our final dance was at a...
by sworel | Jul 12, 2010 | 2010, Musings
Discouragement is the ugly little sister of depression. It isn’t severe, but it can be debilitating. It doesn’t require medication, but it does require attention. And, it does drain the joy out of every day living. Discouragement comes in all kinds of...
by sworel | Jul 5, 2010 | 2010, Musings
For several years of my education, I went to a very conservative, Catholic school. In the 8th grade, I was taught by Sister John. She was a highly motivated and committed nun who could keep 50 very rambunctious kids focused on learning. And I think her favorite...
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