Why, Lord?
Why, Lord? Most of us have probably said those words at one time or another and perhaps you are presently saying them. It could be for a variety of reasons: health issues, financial losses, family problems, disappointments, loss of a…
Category trials
Under His Wings
I love my early morning walks. It’s when I “talk to the Lord.” This is also how my books began and thus the title of one of them: “A Morning Walk with God.” Friday morning some feathery clouds caught my…
HOPE!
Saturday I had the privilege of speaking at a ladies retreat in Alexander with the theme of HOPE. What a timely topic for the days we are living in. We all have our own stories, don’t we; stories of grief,…
Tapestry of Life
Two years ago I was scheduled to speak at my daughter, Christine’s mother/daughter luncheon. Because of Covid hitting it was cancelled (actually for two years. However, Saturday I had the privilege to finally present my topic, “Tapestry of Life” to…
Does Jesus Care?
Have you ever asked this question – Does Jesus Care – especially when you are going through some troubling waters? The disciples of Jesus did. Remember the story? They were in a ship with Jesus asleep in the stern and…
Creatures of Habit
We are so predictable in many situations (at least I know I am). When things aren’t going my way, or as fast as I think, they should my first response is impatience. So many times I react when I should…
A Tossed Salad Life!
Have you ever felt as if your life was like a tossed salad–everything thrown into it–chopped, diced, sliced, shredded? Some things are delightful, some are sorrowful: there’s work, play, problems, pressures, stress from family situations, children, serious illness (cancer, heart…
“Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!”
Do you recall the words to this song? It’s easy to sing especially when the words “everything’s going my way,” are included. But what happens when everything isn’t going your way? Let’s try a little spiritual exercise this morning. Let’s…
Be Still!
Oh, how many times I have returned to the Psalms. There is such a wealth of material in this book just about the character of God himself; so much comfort and peace; so much encouragement. Chapter 46 captured my attention…
Roll it Over!
I find the Book of Psalms filled with so many good things that bless my heart. It is full of descriptive word and thoughts that tell me all about God’s character: who He is, what He’s like; what He does.…