A Nobleman and an Orphan

Once upon a time there was a nobleman, born to privilege and elevated by the king above all other officials. Not only was the nobleman honored, he believed he was worthy of honor. So when one man refused to bow before him, the nobleman became enraged. Consumed with...

All Work and No Play

I can’t remember how the rest of that phrase is supposed to go. All work and no play keeps the doctor away? Google says: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.  Really? I have pretty much decided that for me – the phrase should go:  All work and no play...

Endings and Beginnings

This is a guest post from Olivia Puccini, a missionary serving in Estonia. This morning I found myself awake and restless at 5 am. I laid there for a few minutes, tried to shift position off of my very sun burnt arm, listened to Oliver’s deep breathing (yes, he had...

Easy Natural Refrigerator Dressing

Easy Refrigerator Dressing   Here is a quick, easy and natural dressing that can be whipped up from ingredients that you might have in your fridge.  It is great on cucumber tomato salad or as a marinade for chicken or fish.   ¼ c. orange juice or...

The Master Designer

I stand beneath an ancient, painted arch in China. Faded, graceful lines are the only reminders of a painted scene from a simpler day. Wind, rain, heat, admirers–with each touch a bit of beauty has departed. Worn and weathered, the painting barely echoes its...