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Geneticists call her Mitocondrial Eve, the mother of humanity who lived 200,000 years ago. They say DNA studies trace humans back in time to a woman who probably lived in East Africa, south of Egypt. A Visual Walk Through Genesis, page 40.
IT WAS MY DAUGHTER’S IDEA to visit my mom in Ohio last week, some 800 miles from where we live on the fringe of the prairie. She was thinking manicures, pedicures, and a 12-hour Girl’s Day Out—all of which took place early in the week. Her husband of …
I’m taking a break for a few days. But I’ll leave you in the care of wise counsel. GENERAL RULE OF THUMB: People who control their mouth tend to live longer than people who don’t. FACT OF LIFE: Open your mouth and you can ruin everything. Proverbs …
I’m taking a break for a few days. But I’ll leave you in the care of wise counsel. GOOD PEOPLE are kind even to animals. But even the kindest act of a rotten soul stinks like run-over skunk in a fender well. Proverbs 12:10, Steve’s Bible …
THE MORE YOU TALK, the more likely you are to say something dumb. Be smart. Don’t talk so much. Proverbs 10:19, Steve’s Bible Translation See also the New Living Translation.
AS I STOOD AT THE WINDOW of my house looking out through the shutters, Watching the mindless crowd stroll by, I spotted a young man without any sense Arriving at the corner of the street where she lived, then turning up the path to her house. It was …
I’m taking a break for a few days. But I’ll leave you in the care of wise counsel. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one …
I’LL NOT KEEP YOU IN SUSPENSE. When we can’t get along with our neighbor, we should get along little doggie. Give them their space. Elbow room. Six-foot privacy fence. It’s okay. Jesus said so. Here are three versions of what he said. …
I HOPE THE LADY who sold me a cedar fence doesn’t read this blog. I wouldn’t want to get her employees in trouble. As I type this, Mexico and Brazil are playing World Cup soccer. When I went downstairs for a late lunch, I turned on the TV. I knew …
THIS BIBLE QUESTION caught me off guard. I invited readers to tell me what one question they would ask God if they got the chance. Here’s the question from Brenda Savidge (who gets a free book for her trouble; Brenda, email me): Since God knows …
MY PASTOR PREACHED A TOUGH SERMON about the Bible yesterday. At least I think it would have been a tough sermon to prep for. It certainly took courage to speak the words. I have no doubt about that. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if some folks left …
