What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul? Charles Mully wrestles with this question while at the peak of his career, living the life of comfort and ease. He gives it all up to follow Jesus and instead cares for 12,000 orphaned children! Amazing story of grace abounding being poured out on others bringing God glory!
Author: Vanita Thomas
Silver Anniversary Thoughts
Twenty five years have come and gone……we were young and so in love! Today, looking back we see that by God’s grace alone do we stand…….Jesus walks before us leading the way. Blind and foolish we have wavered and faltered…….but with God’s bright light, our path was illumined and bettered. We’ve hurt each other through… Continue reading Silver Anniversary Thoughts
Movie: Change of Plans
When you respond to a special call but then life gives you more than you bargain for…….
The Joy and Sorrow of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a day that has been set aside to honor mothers around the world. It’s a wonderful thought as mothers are the hard working backbones of family and society. Yes, it’s a precious way for children to show appreciation and gratitude for the many sacrifices their mothers have made. It’s a good time… Continue reading The Joy and Sorrow of Mother’s Day
Anne of Green Gables
I devoured the Anne of Green Gables book series when I was a mere fourth grader in Sophia Girls High School in Bangalore, India! I could not put them down, even going after school between library days to get the next book in the series. I was after all following in my Mom’s footsteps as… Continue reading Anne of Green Gables
Celebrating 50 Years of Grace!
It’s just near midnight at the end of my fiftieth birthday and the house is quiet. The big 50! It was a day of great rejoicing for me – not because of huge birthday celebrations and parties, nor because of outlandishly expensive gifts, and definitely not because we got to get away on a vacation… Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Grace!
Golden Calf Anyone?
John 3:16 states: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Who is this person who died for us? I am going to do a quick survey of the Bible to see. In the beginning was the Word, and… Continue reading Golden Calf Anyone?
Fairytale Dreams
I am a hopeless romantic – I love the Hallmark Channel and romance done right. When and I got engaged in June 1991, almost 25 years ago, I was hoping, no expecting that all those romantic dreams built in my heart and head growing up, were going to be fulfilled – by my husband, no… Continue reading Fairytale Dreams
Adoption Destroyed Birthdays For Me
Realization hit me recently that I have rarely been able to celebrate birthdays in our family. It was not so when I was growing up – I used to love birthdays and my brother and I usually had a combined party each year with school or neighborhood friends, and we had family celebrations with my… Continue reading Adoption Destroyed Birthdays For Me