Monthly Archives: September 2014

On Crushed Eggshells and Broken Hearts (Thoughts on Psalm 34:18)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by pbn

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart [1]; and saveth [2] such as be of a contrite spirit (Psalm 34:18 KJV). The idiom “walking on eggshells” connotes situations where one has to “tread carefully” around … Continue reading →

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“Support Staff” (In the Desert and in the Spirit)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila IN THE DESERT My brother, retired military, commented that the enemy currently terrorizing its way through “deserts east” is benefiting at the moment from abandoned allied trucks and tanks and other battle gear. However, he says, unless its … Continue reading →

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From Hurting to Healing—Wash, Rinse, Repeat (Meditation on Psalm 30)

Posted on September 17, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila Wise ones tell you: the grieving process comes in waves; you will not feel the way you do today, forever. Commit to the work of recovery, they advise, with good counsel, support, and reliance on the grace of … Continue reading →

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Dear Christians: Welcome Back to Public School! (Some Encouragement from a Believer Working in this Sometimes-Overlooked Ministry Arena)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by pbn

I just finished reading yet another dire warning to parents sending their children off to the public school system. I responded to the prophet of (mostly true) doom as follows, adding a bit to this post, in order to provide … Continue reading →

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