Monthly Archives: April 2014

Staying the Mind on Peace. Really?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard … Continue reading →

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Honoring “Grandma (Bertha) Holt,” Evangelist

Posted on April 28, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila Blogger Mary, at “Reflections From the Heart,” posted a story today about an amazing and inspiring elderly woman in her life which inspired me to honor, once again, such a woman in my own life, Bertha Holt.      … Continue reading →

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On the Loneliness of The Remnant (Comfort and Encouragement)

Posted on April 20, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila A fellow blogger over at closingstages.net has posted two recent, eloquently written commentaries [1] on his feelings over leaving the institutional church, at least the institutional church that has shifted from, these are my words, the Rock of … Continue reading →

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Sustainability–Here and Hereafter

Posted on April 15, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila HERE “Sustainability,” as in environmental management, is The Cause of the day. We have mucked things up pretty good on our planetary home and it’s time to correct, if we can. On our campus, we’ve been “going green” … Continue reading →

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On the Seventh Day… (Encouragement)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila   “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Jesus).   Sometimes Jesus sought solitude to escape His enemies, sometimes to commune with His Father, sometimes to pray for strength, and sometimes to … Continue reading →

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