“Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” St. Augustine "Remember," my youngest daughter whisper-hissed at me from across the restaurant table. She was eyeing the rather handsome server who was headed our way. "You're vegan. " The italics were necessary in her voice and… Continue reading Vegans kicked down the door
Category: spiritual life
The nature of silver
"Every crowd has a silver lining." P.T. Barnum, American circus entrepreneur The fact our silver-cleaning method involves a puff of smoke at its start concerns me. This doesn't stop us from boiling water, baking soda and aluminum foil and dipping tarnished pieces into the mix, however. It just means we run the fan in the… Continue reading The nature of silver
May He simply be
"The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight." O Little Town of Bethlehem lyrics Merry Christmas, JOY Journal friends! If you are joyful, may God give you a new song to express it. But, if you are not, know that there is a God of all Comfort, a Friend Who… Continue reading May He simply be
Tempura believers
"Veiled in flesh the Godhead see. Hail the incarnate Deity. Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel." Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Have you ever had food coated in Japanese tempura batter? It's a light coating that adds crunch and flavor, while letting whatever's underneath peek through in tantalizing glimpses. It's not… Continue reading Tempura believers
God’s still calling
Pulling over a feature from Weelunk.com. If you've ever wondered if God's still calling people, here's the answer. Blessings!! Amanda and Matt with baby Jane Couple Trades Big Pay for Big Blessings Nora Edinger December 11, 2018 Editor’s note: As part of a continuing series on how Wheeling residents express their spirituality, today’s post features… Continue reading God’s still calling
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