Reese’s Pieces and coffee are not the best breakfast choices for a diabetic. Perhaps, since the coffee has no cream, sugar or anything else fake or sweet in it, the bitterness balances out the sugar and fake stuff in the candy. Yeah, I like that reasoning. Fits my mood this morning. Weed eaters right outside… Continue reading Food, Bible, and Playing with Words
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Thumbs, Coke Zero, and Not Sweating the Small Stuff
A few weeks ago while washing dishes, I touched a wasp that I didn’t know was there. He stunk my left thumb. Today while peeling potatoes I peeled a tiny section of my right thumb. Neither wound was severe. Still, my thumbs are mighty important, and it isn’t until they are hurt that I realize… Continue reading Thumbs, Coke Zero, and Not Sweating the Small Stuff
A Song and Praise Service
There’s a little, country church tucked back in a West Virginia holler where Christians can feel free to worship in the Holy Spirit. I was privileged to bring the message of the Gospel in song and preaching this passed Saturday night. I recorded part of the service, and I felt led to share it. Enjoy.
Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany: an Exegesis of John 12:1-8
INTRODUCTION ORIENTATION AND CONTEXT Significance of Text Love, honor, and devotion are all played out in an account in the Gospel of John spanning only eight verses. It begins in the first verse of chapter 12 as a dinner given in honor to Jesus. Lazarus is alive again and sits at table with Him, Martha… Continue reading Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany: an Exegesis of John 12:1-8
From Tribulation to Pearl
I just finished reading a book whose main character knew how to cultivate pearls. The process was explained in the novel. This morning in the devotional I am reading, the writer talked about how oysters make pearls. Coincidence? A tiny irritant gets picked up by the oyster. The oyster secretes a serum which over time… Continue reading From Tribulation to Pearl
New Post on My New Blog
As you may have read, I am moving to a new site on the internet. I posted a new blog entry over there, and I would love it if you would come over and check it out. Also, if you want to keep up with me on my new blog, please subscribe. Be blessed and… Continue reading New Post on My New Blog
Big Announcement!
Dear Readers, You are probably wondering where I've been. You may have even forgot that you subscribed to this blog. 🙂 If you have been following me faithfully, you will remember I started taking classes last spring. Well, I will be starting more classes in a week or so on my way to becoming an… Continue reading Big Announcement!
Shannon Wells 