by Doris Swift | May 16, 2015 | apologetics, faith, gospel
Where do we go and how will they know? I never tire of reading the book of Ruth. Sandwiched between Judges and 1 Samuel, God breathed a lifetime of legacy onto the pages, and in just four chapters. And you know what I love about Ruth? It didn’t matter where she...
by Doris Swift | Apr 15, 2015 | emotions, encouragement, reactions
Feeling frustrated lately? I can relate. Heading out to meet a friend for lunch, I get into the car, turn the key, and nothing. Not even a click. While contemplating my next move, a cranking noise from the CD player about startled my hair gray. Why is it my CD player...
by Doris Swift | Apr 2, 2015 | christian living, humility, vanity
Have you ever glanced up at the next-oil-change-date sticker and gasped? I have. I’m the worst when it comes to remembering to get my oil changed. Don’t judge. This morning, after gasping at the sticker date, I resolved to visit the local lube...
by Doris Swift | Mar 26, 2015 | christian living, encourage, life, pattern
Do you sew? I would love to say that I do, but truth be told, I’ve only made one outfit . Ever. My first experience with patterns and fabric was in a 4-H sewing club. We called ourselves The Darkroom Darners. Interesting name, isn’t it? I don’t...
by Doris Swift | Mar 21, 2015 | christian living, circumstances, devotional, encouragement, seasons
Does this look like spring to you? Emerald leaves swishing to and fro, dancing on soft breezes against a clear blue backdrop. Buzzing bees on bright yellow blooms, soaking in sunlit warmth. Wait a minute, the caption doesn’t exactly fit, does it? Try this one:...