Maybelle Crabtree here. My body a temple for the Holy Spirit? My body a shrine or sacred place to glorify God? Glorify God by honoring and praising Him in thoughts, words, and actions with my body? You’ve got to be kidding. But, it’s true. Says it right there in the Bible; in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 6, verses 19 and 20. The apostle Paul writes, “You should know that … [Read more...] about My Body a Holy Temple?
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I Hate You, Mommy!
Maybelle Crabtree here. “I hate you, Mommy!” I remember the first time my son, Matthew, said those words to me. He sat on the couch, legs crisscrossed. His arms folded across each other. His eyes glared at me. He said the words slowly, emphasizing each word. I was in the kitchen washing dishes. My reply was calm and nonchalant. “Well, I guess I’m doing my job right then.” I … [Read more...] about I Hate You, Mommy!
Wonder Woman or Wonder, Woman?
Maybelle Crabtree here. There are an awful lot of superhero movies making their way to the theaters these past few years. Not complaining. Just an observation. They make a bundle of cash for the studios so why wouldn’t they make more of them. Not my cup of tea but somebody seems to enjoy them. If I picked who my favorite superhero, the choice would be obvious: Wonder Woman, … [Read more...] about Wonder Woman or Wonder, Woman?
A Third Child? Why Me God?
Maybelle Crabtree here. Why did God gave me a third child? That's a question I have often contemplated. Back then we were a happy family of four. Tom and I produced our replacements – one boy and one girl. We felt fortunate and blessed to have conceived two babies which was two more than I thought I would have. According to Doctors... My appendix ruptured during my … [Read more...] about A Third Child? Why Me God?
Renew at Chinese New Year
Maybelle Crabtree here. Gong hei fat choy! That is Cantonese for “wishing you happiness and prosperity.” Yes, it’s that time of the year again: Chinese New Year. It’s also that time of the year when I share my One Word for the year 2022. If you are new to my blog, or would just like a review, click here to read my 2020 post about what One Word is all about. You can also click … [Read more...] about Renew at Chinese New Year