Category Archives: Quips and Quotes

Brief thoughts. Big ideas.

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Q. What’s wrong with this picture? A. It should have been you (and me). “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” ~Romans 3:23 “But God proves His love for us in this: that while we … Continue reading →

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Death Loses

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

We are born in the shadow of death. No one gets out of here alive. But 2,000 years ago, Jesus signed Death’s death warrant. On the night before his crucifixion he taught his disciples to live in the light of this new … Continue reading →

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I know God

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

Originally posted on mytalkindrums:
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Years ago in the middle of the greatest obstacle that faced me , discouraged and helpless , I fixed my eyes on the bible searching for strength, resolve, anything that would…

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Long Live the Spirit of Notre Dame!

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

“I once toured Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and was astonished to see gargoyles (demons) all along its spectacular roofline. When I asked why they would include such symbols of evil, the translator replied, ‘Ho-ho, we do not embrace evil, monsieur, … Continue reading →

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Dear God

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

Actual Kids’ Letters to God Dear God… “Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t You just keep the ones You already made?” ~Jane “In school they told us what You do. Who does it … Continue reading →

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Outrageous! (Unless, you know, it’s true)

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

I don’t know who created the above meme, but I love its irreverent reverence. In fact I even LOL’d when I read it (something I rarely do in polite circles). I mean, I’ve been called a liar from time to … Continue reading →

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Carrying Treasures into the Light

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

My Featured Blogger this week is journalist turned teacher Nancy E. Head. I held off featuring her for some time because she doesn’t use Reblog buttons. But I couldn’t wait any longer, because she’s simply one of my favorite online … Continue reading →

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