By: Carol McClain     carol_mcclain “Being confident in this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6, KJV). How I love the above Scripture. How often have I misinterpreted it? I usually look at it as the fulfillment of my dreams. I …[ read more ]

By: Carol McClain   carol_mcclain   I admit I fell into believing a popular Christian philosophy. Whatever I asked, I’d get–usually with the caveat of IF I begged with enough faith and passion. Of course, I failed. I forgot one key ingredient. As I read Philippians, the first seven words stop me. They force me to think. …[ read more ]

By: Carol McClain       carol_mcclain Life. There’s not one person in this world who gets out unscarred. Nor is there one living thing–botanical or animal–that’s not been eaten, infected, or gnawed. Look at any tree or butterfly or human. We all bear scars. 1 Peter 4:12 tells us to not be dismayed by fiery trials. Everyone gets …[ read more ]

By: Carol McClain     carol_mcclain Ciao, my impish orange and white cat, jumped onto the ledge by my bathtub and knocked a handmade piece of pottery to the tile floor. Of course, the one-of-a-kind piece broke into pieces. What remained would not be glued back together My husband discovered the mess and brought it to me. Sorrow …[ read more ]

By: Carol McClain    carol_mcclain I love tomatoes. Red is a vibrant, passionate color–but the yellow is happy, orange a blend of happy and passionate. Even the purple-streaked tomatoes pique my interest. Of course I don’t like them just for their color–but their smooth texture, and the weight of them in my hand delight me. Every year, …[ read more ]