May 2011 | Insight For Living Canada

INSIGHTS MAGAZINE CANADA

Clothing

by Chuck Swindoll

The clothing industries made a killing last month. People came out from under the rocks to wrap themselves in new Easter threads, shoes, and hats. Kids were dragged from store to store as their little frames were fitted with Sunday dress-up stuff. The boys didn't want to, but they had to wear stiff shoes, dinky caps, bow ties, and (ugh!) long-sleeved shirts with cuffs that go halfway over their hands.

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When Your Mother Thinks You're Crazy

by Steve Johnson

As told by Mary, the mother of Jesus, about 33 AD For so long He had been such a good son. Doing good work in the family carpentry business along side His father all these years. We built a solid reputation in the town of Nazareth. I was so proud of my son Jesus.

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An Open Letter to Jenny

by Bryanna Murphy

Dear Jenny, Thank you for your letter! It is so refreshing to hear from a woman who desires to honour God in every area of her life…including her love life.

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Character

by Chuck Swindoll

Strength and Dignity Esther exhibited a grace-filled charm and elegance. In Esther 2:9, the literal translation of the original language says, “She lifted up grace before his face.” Isn't that a beautiful expression?

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What My Mama Did Right

by Phil Callaway

A little kid found himself lost and wide-eyed in the lingerie department of a store. Blinking a little, he asked a clerk where he could buy a slip for his mom. “What's her size?” the clerk wondered. He didn't have a clue. She asked if he could describe her—was she fat, thin, short, or tall? “Well,” the little guy smiled, “she's just about perfect.” He went home with a size 32. A few days later, his mother was back to exchange the gift. She needed a size 52.

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Fear - Anxiety - Worry

by Help Me Understand

My fears are like a boomerang. It's not like I'm against giving my worries to God—in fact I do so constantly. The problem is they keep coming back. At night sleep avoids me, despite my best efforts to find it. The thoughts I push back throughout the day beat against my mind in the wee hours. Where will the money for next month's bills come from? When will my health problems finally be resolved? Will I ever find someone I trust to look after my children? When will the next disaster strike?