Thunder and Lightning
I know thunder and lightning storms can be scary, but I actually enjoy them, especially at night. The noise is powerful, but the lit-up sky is awesome. What a tremendous display of our powerful, awesome God! We don’t need to…
Category Christian-devotional
The Legacy of a Woman
I had the privilege of being the speaker for my daughter’s mother/daughter luncheon at their church this past weekend. Their theme was “The Legacy of a Mother.” I chose as my topic “Jochebed,” the mother of Moses, and did a…
Physical and Spiritual Growth
For several weeks I’ve added exercising on a reclining bike at the Y. All the new equipment makes it possible for you to choose a video of scenery which you can “travel on,” so it feels like you are moving…
New Life
I love walking around my yard in the spring and seeing all the new life bursting forth – my flowers and my bushes. I have to admit I was surprised when I looked at one of my plants that I…
Breaking Through the Clouds
I had the privilege of flying to Daytona, Florida to visit my sister recently. It was a week I will never forget. The morning walks on the beach watching and listening to the waves as the splashed onto the shore…
Longing for Peace
Peace on earth. Peace in our homes. Peace in our mind. Oh, how we long for peace. Peace often depends on our circumstances, our feelings, on other people and if they in any way send us spinning, there is no…
The Big Question – WHY?
Most of us, probably many times, have asked the simple question, “Why?” So, you aren’t alone. David, in the Psalms asked, “why,” and even Jesus, himself, asked, why? “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matt. 27:46. So…
Yes, It Hurts, But…”
If you have ever fallen and broken a bone, yes, it hurts; but you get up and you get over it! If you wake up in the middle of the night with a cramp in your leg, yes, it hurts;…
Growing Stronger
For several weeks I’ve been going to our new Y in town. Besides walking the track and riding bike, I’ve taken advantage of the “E gym.” When I first started there was one piece of equipment I had difficulty with.…
A Sour Note!
I have been enjoying giving piano lessons again. I had stopped for several years but found I was missing the blessing of working with new students and seeing them develop their skill on the keyboard. It’s pretty easy to know…