I’m days away from celebrating my fiftieth birthday in Jesus. This is monumental to me, so I just had to share this significant milestone with you! I remember the day and the moment, September 14 1975. And if you knew my life before then, you would understand why it’s such a huge thing that I remember the time and … [Read more...]
Praise God Everyday ~ Even on the Difficult Day
Another great opportunity was to speak with a group of ladies a few weeks ago – the theme for the morning was Praise God Everyday Even on the Difficult Day. It was so much more than a theme for an event. It made me think deeper. Wondering, do we think about the depth and power of praise as we should, especially on the … [Read more...]
Shelter Dwelling
We’re all there. Here. In a place that doesn’t make sense. Maybe you’re tired of navigating the simple annoyances on hot and super-humid days filled with an overloaded schedule. Or maybe you’re totally broken with pain from the dark that is taking life too soon in the midst of – widespread wildfires, flash floods, deadly … [Read more...]
Stones to Bread
The beginning of the Lenten season seems to shake winter right out of our soul, no matter how cold it remains. It brings hope. As I’m writing, there are 11 days and 18 hours till Spring. Count 'em! The Old English word lent refers to a lengthening of days or spring. So no, it’s not in the Bible. It’s the tradition of doing … [Read more...]
Reflect and Refocus
A kind goodbye to 2024. Many of us can look back on the hard moments of the past year and are glad it’s behind. There was the beautiful Christmas pause, but for some the joy goes out with the tree. A frosty January bleak is hard to face if we bring the bag of yesteryear with us. It's good to think of a new year as a … [Read more...]