There was a time I visited a large couples Sunday School class years ago at a church. Their prayer request time took up most of the session and the burdens were significant for some. It became so oppressive and overwhelming to me I had to leave the class. Later on a...
I have lived in exile from the world many years but it didn’t seem so strange when Bill was here with me. I’m still adapting to this reality. But Christ is closer than ever all the same… the presence of the seedbed.com online community helps...
The Lord has encouraged me so much since my husband’s illness and death 15 month’s ago. For six months or longer I’ve been being nudged by requests to assist the growing number of widows in our church. I’ve investigated ways to do so but the effort seemed larger than...
I and others have observed that religion is about belonging and behaving….. about affiliation with others and embracing the values and practices of the group. Life in Christ, Christianity, is about believing Christ is God and becoming Christlike through receiving the...
(CBB-written in Jan 2016) There are some, I expect, who wonder why I, at 62, continue to explore new “vistas”, pursue new goals, and continue going after ministry activities and opportunities with passion and energy…..because that’s who...
stig-muh (singular) or stig-mah-tuh (plural) In general: In the singular especially, it is a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one’s reputation. Medicine/Medical: a. a mental or physical mark that is characteristic of a defect or disease:...
