Maybelle Crabtree here. I read a devotional a couple of weeks ago about the Sabbath. It was short and sweet. Just like a devotional is supposed to be. But this one was too short. The explanation of a Sabbath was vague. Now I realize this was a devotional and not an essay but I wanted more information; more than the devotional gave me. Of course, I did what I always do: … [Read more...] about The Sabbath is for What?
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Mother’s Day: Blessed or Stressed?
Maybelle Crabtree here. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I saw a sign for sale at a local discount store. It read the following: “Behind every great kid is a mom who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it up.” I stopped in the store aisle for a few moments staring at the sign and pondering the phrase. I then thought to myself, “Maybelle, how many times when your kids were … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day: Blessed or Stressed?
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?
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