Category Archives: Faith

Following the Example of Eric Liddell

Eric Liddell is one of my heros. He was a Scottish laddie, who was born in China to missionary parents. He won the Men’s 400 meters at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris.  Much of his life was portrayed in the movie Chariots of Fire. He refused to run on the Lord’s day, Sunday, often referred...

So Proud of THEM for following HIM

This photo brings a lot of joy to my heart. Though it may not be really clear but the structure in the middle under the blue roof, used to look like this: Now it has cement block walls not bamboo. They are following God on their own with willing hearts. No one has to convince...

Enjoying My Front Row Seat

(From Here) This morning as I was thinking about posting on another Tuesday, I stopped by Emily’s blog to see if she had left a prompt for the day. She was thankful for her husband but especially she mentioned the “love choice” that is marriage. Ah, that made me smile. What great truth is in...

Reflections in the Kitchen Sink

Is your drain basket clogged? I got to thinking about how much we are like the drain basket in a sink. Ever look down in that kitchen sink and find the drain basket full of gunk? Bits and pieces of the day’s food stuck in the holes of the strainer. If left rotting there very long...

Keeping Busy

This excerpt from a daily devotional I receive in my email each day really got me thinking. Even though today’s email was more directed at overcoming the sin of lust, one could just as well substitute any other sin in its place. “God uses the Law to expose the sinfulness of our lust, yet the...

Hiking Toward Home