This is the fourth article in the series, Praying Women in the Scriptures. So far, the following women who prayed either explicitly or implicitly have been discussed: Mothers of...
A Barren Woman Who Prayed
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Sister Linda Scolaro
Articles by Sister Linda Scolaro
A Virtuous Woman Who Prayed
Today’s blog highlights another faithful woman of the scriptures who prayed. In the two previous articles in this series, the following women were identified: Mothers of the...
Drop the Blanket
Do these words sound familiar? “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Quietly and confidently, Linus says, “Sure Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas...
My Lord Can Touch the Flowers That Fail to Bloom
https://youtu.be/9xfoz7vNfYs One morning, while walking my dog in early May, I noticed a beautiful cactus. There are many cacti where I live. To be honest, I don’t pay too much...
Faith and the Laminator
https://youtu.be/769MfchVrbg As a teacher, I have many important tools, but one I find most useful is my laminator. I bought one at a fairly low cost. I press a button, align my...
Squeezed Lemons
As I went to get the mail from the cluster of mailboxes in our housing development, I noticed a few young children busily doing something on the corner. One of the little girls...
Thoughts to Ponder
“…but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart” (Luke 2:51). The mother in this scripture is Mary, and the scenario is when she couldn’t find Jesus after three days....
It’s Good to Have Friends in High Places
A few years ago, I heard my brother-in-law, Peter, tell a story about when he was in school and met a guy named Dave. Dave was the underdog and didn't have very many...
The Missing Ingredient
Recently, I made a breakfast casserole for my daughter’s birthday. As I followed the recipe, I thought I had shopped carefully for all the ingredients. However, I realized I was...
The Next Chapter
As I walked through the aisle of Hobby Lobby, the sign, “I trust the next chapter because I know the author,” got my attention. I was struck by these words, and I began to ponder...