Worth Being Obsessed With?

Worth Being Obsessed With?

Obsession I recently saw a headline announcing that some Hollywood star is obsessed with her face cream. Having never experienced this particular obsession, I looked it up on the almighty Google. Apparently, a lot of people are. WHAT??? Obsession is defined as a...
The Nature and Necessity of Beauty

The Nature and Necessity of Beauty

I’m No Spring Chicken Not so long ago, one of my granddaughters brought her little face up close to mine and inspected me carefully. “Grammy, you’re really old!” At another time, another one asked me why I don’t just let my hair be gray, seeing as I am ancient...
Blessed are Those Who are the Kingdom of God

Blessed are Those Who are the Kingdom of God

based on notes from teachings on the Kingdom by Rev. David Pileggi Imagine… Imagine you are sitting on this hillside by Lake Tiberias (we know it as the Sea of Galilee). The sun is warm but the breeze from the lake keeps you from feeling too hot. You are seated with...
Alternative Medicine and the Christian

Alternative Medicine and the Christian

Is Money an Idol? I recently heard a preacher challenge the congregation about idolatry—using a checkbook as an example. Totally valid. After all, we do tend to trust our money will keep us safe, buy us happiness, and more. Interestingly enough, nobody got up and...
Forgiving the Unforgivable

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Before it was published, I had a comment on a Facebook post about Unforgivable. It went along the lines of, “That’s not a good title for a Christian to choose.” I beg to differ. Unforgivable Things Happen You see, much of what happened during WWII (and any war) is...