Category Archives: Counseling for the Soul

As Dumb As A Cow

As Dumb as a Cow Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Proverbs 12:1 No one wants to be known as being dumb. Foolish. Or especially stupid.  However, some of us are living as if we really are dumb.  The following are unpleasant statements: “You are as dumb as aContinue reading “As Dumb As A Cow”

The Window to the Heart

The Window to the Heart Starvation. Hunger. Disease. Devastation. Death. Jeremiah’s heart was broke.  As he was looking around at the war-ravaged city of Jerusalem he saw pain, sorrow and suffering.  His eyes perceived the damage the Babylonian siege had caused.  His heart was impacted by what he saw visually with his eyes.  It isContinue reading “The Window to the Heart”

The Bodies Were Still Warm

The Bodies Were Still Warm Blame.  Who is to blame?  500+ people shot, nearly 60 dead. The worst shooting scene in American history.  The dead bodies of the concert goers were still warm when people began to play the “blame game.” Politicians began to politicize.  The Media began its narrating and spinning. Conspiracy theorist startedContinue reading “The Bodies Were Still Warm”

The Sour Life

The Sour Life A little sour goes a long way with me.  A little lemon is good, not a lot.  Do you like rhubarb/strawberry pie?  Grandma Harness used to make that a lot.  I also enjoy rhubarb crisp.  Each year we harvest our own rhubarb and are sure to put a lot of real sugarContinue reading “The Sour Life”

5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting

Five Reasons For a Revival Meeting Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalm 85:6 We need revival.  Every Christian needs the renewal, refreshment, and revitalization of commitment, perspective, and a deeper fellowship with God. Notice this study from several years ago: “The National Opinion Research Center at theContinue reading “5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting”

Good Intentions Are Not That Good

Good Intentions Are Not That Good I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.  Jeremiah 17:10 “In one Peanuts comic strip Sally was struggling with her memory verse for Sunday. She was absorbed in her thoughtsContinue reading “Good Intentions Are Not That Good”

Respecting God’s Way

Respecting God’s Way I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.  Psalm 119:15 The Bible is an incredible Book that God wrote for His creatures – man.  The Word of God is a pertinent message for humans as we live, work, play, and die in this thing called life. The longestContinue reading “Respecting God’s Way”

Summer Time is Busy Time

Summer Time is Busy Time He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.  Proverbs 10:5 Do you find the summer months to be extra busy?  With school out of session, most people are out of routines.  Some people get more accomplished, whileContinue reading “Summer Time is Busy Time”

The Defeated

The Defeated I could not believe it.  Our team lost.  Having gone undefeated through the entire softball season, the playoffs were not that much more challenging.  After all, our team had generally won most of the games by the “mercy rule.” Now in the last inning of the conference championship game, our team is aheadContinue reading “The Defeated”