BIRTHDAYS

(Natural, Ceremonial, and Spiritual) By, Linda DeSilva An approaching birthday leads to recalling the past and planning the future. Mine is this Sunday, so I have been doing just that. Now, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates two birthdays a year – doubtless with many memories. Her actual birth date is Wednesday, 21st April, 1926.Continue reading “BIRTHDAYS”

NO GATECRASHERS!

Used with Permission by Linda DeSilva             Several years ago, there was an incident at the WHITE HOUSE when a well-dressed couple gained admission to a function, mingled with the guests and generally enjoyed themselves – until their ‘gate-crashing’ was discovered and they were unceremoniously ushered out!             On another occasion, a singer and herContinue reading “NO GATECRASHERS!”

REPENTANCE

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-10 It is a very “strong” word. In fact, if I use itContinue reading “REPENTANCE”