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 ]

By: Carol McClain   carol_mcclain “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Phil. 4: 6-7. A strange thing happened this last week. As most of you …[ read more ]

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain The flip side of perfectionism is guilt. I have a quarter. On the front …[ read more ]