by: By Carol McClain:  @carol_mcclain Friends started a small group with one of those fun character quizzes. In this one, our characteristics were symbolized by cute animals: lion, otter, beaver, golden retrievers. I so wanted to be a beaver. They were industrious. Got things done. All business. That’s how I saw myself. Shockingly, I came up as …[ read more ]

For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3 By Carol McClain:  @carol_mcclain Have you ever known God to be in a rush for anything? I’m not asking facetiously. Scripturally, He waited …[ read more ]

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving … 1 Tim. 4:4 By Carol McClain:  @carol_mcclain A friend of mine hated  rock music. In his youth, the lyrics led him to drug use and immorality. As a Christian, God convicted him. This form of music drove him …[ read more ]

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 By Carol McClain:  @carol_mcclain We invited friends over to the house at the last minute. I looked over my home and knew I only had time for what I called …[ read more ]

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Ps 139:14 By Carol McClain:  @carol_mcclain Great people  have what had been considered oddities. President Obama was left-handed. My brother Art is left-handed. Back when we were in grade school, left-handedness was considered a trait to be corrected. …[ read more ]