http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog Ruth's Blog Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:20:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I did it again. For the third time in my life. Back into another car, that is. Here's the sad litany. Consider it a driving lesson in what NOT to do. Incident #1: Several years ago I was cruising a Carl's Junior parking lot, when in full view of patrons ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=721 I love a good story and I bet you do too. A long time ago I heard Billy Graham in one of his telecasts say that history is really His Story. Ever since Adam and Eve, God has been writing earth's most passionate, compelling and powerful drama, a narrative from ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=485 I recently got injured—brushing my teeth. Yes, really. It was that new-fangled, electric sonic toothbrush. Felt awkward holding it, lots of vibration, and after a few days, my wrist started hurting. Progressed so that I could hardly do anything with that hand. Iced it, took ibuprofen.. Now doesn't that just beat ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=578 Readers, In honor of his graduation, my nephew's mom compiled letters from family and friends to create a gift booklet. Since the advice is fairly universal, I'm sharing my contribution. Dear Markus, We are so very proud of you and excited for your future. Your acceptance into Yale started me ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=543 How would you feel if you were driving along the freeway and you suddenly saw these words written in the sky—no, not a banner, but written in the clouds: JESUS LOVES U This recently happened to me. My friend and I were vacationing in Florida and were on our way to St. ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=524 Recently I attended an unusual graveside service. My friend, Debra, lost her fifty-nine-year-old brother to cancer, and I wanted to be at the funeral to support her. All morning it rained, and now we huddled underneath the tent trying to stay warm as we waited for the service to begin. ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=514 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (I Cor. 9:24-25) Over the years, my husband and I have gotten to know various elite runners, including ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=152 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=479 (A new rendition of David's song with apologies to King David—lifted from the 18th Psalm. Rewritten for the purpose of internalizing, not with the intent to improve! Excerpted from Psalm 18:1-19, 25-36, 46-49.) I love you, O Lord. Not another God and no one else comes even a close second. I ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=94 I absolutely loved Christmas as a child. My parents outdid themselves every year, making the most of the little they had, pouring all their heart and love into the celebration for us kids. And it was truly magical. Once I had children of my own I wanted the same for them ... http://www.comfort-cafe.net/blog/?p=42