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True Treasure!
Posted on May 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
May 18, 2023 True Treasure! As I write, I am listening to a Christmas song titled, “O Come All Ye Faithful.” I know it is unusual to be listening to Christmas music in the month of May. But, the repetitive refrain is sinking deeper and deeper into my heart. The familiar words were written by […]
Forgiveness!
Posted on May 11, 2023 Leave a Comment
May 11, 2023 Forgiveness! There are certain things that I know are true but I don’t like much. Some true things challenge me in ways I would rather not be challenged. Some true things confront me in areas I am pretty comfortable. Some true things push me to take action when I would rather leave […]
What People Think!
Posted on May 4, 2023 Leave a Comment
May 4, 2023 What People Think! I know that sometimes I can pay a little too much attention to what other people think about me. It’s mostly about not wanting to offend or put off people about which I care as well as people with whom I don’t yet have a relationship. However, there is […]
Essentials!
Posted on April 27, 2023 Leave a Comment
April 27, 2023 Essentials! Over the last couple of weeks, I have made some time each morning to read a short paragraph from Jesus’ teaching on the essentials of being a Christ-follower. The text is found in Matthew 5-7. Many of the points in Jesus’ message are familiar even to those who do not profess […]
Who Am I?
Posted on April 20, 2023 Leave a Comment
April 20, 2023 Who Am I! One of the greatest temptations for those who live in the Midwest is to define ourselves by what we do rather than who we are. During the last nine months, I have discovered I have fallen victim to this temptation more often than I realized. Sometimes it is pretty […]
Unreal!
Posted on April 13, 2023 Leave a Comment
April 13, 2023 Unreal! My mother passed from this life to heaven two weeks ago (March 30). We celebrated her life and love and quiet faith in Jesus on Tuesday, April 4. I could not help but remember my father passed during the same week of April six years ago. The timing is interesting. I […]
A New Song!
Posted on March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment
March 30, 2023 A New Song! I am writing on Tuesday morning this week. The Hospice nurses expected my mother to pass some days ago. Being the strong woman that she is, my mother refused to keep to their time-line. She is leaving on her own terms; her own way and her own time! The […]
Tears!
Posted on March 23, 2023 Leave a Comment
March 23, 2023 Tears! There have been three different mornings this week that I have been awakened by warm tears in the corners of my eyes. The tears gathered and then slowly trickled down by cheeks. I did not appreciate or maybe had not acknowledged the soul-deep sadness that was dwelling in me. At the […]
The Power Of Praise!
Posted on March 16, 2023 Leave a Comment
March 16, 2023 The Power Of Praise! As I write these words, I am listening to Lauren Daigle’s song, “Everything.” I like the lyrical movement of the melody line. At the same time, I am challenged by the song’s message. Lauren sings; “You give me everything I need.” Those six words addressed to the Lord […]
Call Someone…Today!
Posted on March 9, 2023 Leave a Comment
March 9, 2023 Call Someone…Today! Several years ago, there was a song with the line; “Here’s a quarter, call someone who cares!” (“Call Someone Who Cares” by Travis Tritt). Although there is some sharp sarcasm in that statement, it strikes close to home for all of us. We want someone to care about us. We […]
Take Delight 