I just want to apologize. I normally do a post once a week. But with the bridge closure, I'm trying to navigate my "new normal." When I do drive to and from work, that adds two hours on my day. I've worked out a schedule for my week now on when I'll spend the night … Continue reading Update
You just never know what may happen next. The very next moment something can happen that catches you unaware. It has happened in my life, in my past, and I don't like the feeling of being unprepared. Not being prideful here, but I've always associated myself with the 5 prepared virgins in Matthew 25. “At … Continue reading I did not see that coming
I've been super busy finishing up tax returns and have not had a chance to post. But I read this the other day and had to share it with you all. From Everyday Courage by John BevereWhen the fierce wind and waves crashed around them,they could have stood at the bow of the boat without … Continue reading Stormy
There are some days I just astound myself. It is at times like these that I am overwhelmed with gratitude of what Jesus did for me. Someone said something mean and accusing and before I knew it I reacted in a bad way. “ I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what … Continue reading We all have choices
I'm sure we've all had an encounter with a person like this. They know absolutely everything about everything, and are not at all bashful about sharing their advice and opinions about the situation. Nobody likes a know-it-all. It is especially irritating when the start with, “Well if it were me...” and proceed to tell you … Continue reading Know-it-all
My best friend is a ninja! No, really, it's true! She is so stealthy in how she uses her God given talents to help others. She cleans the church. She delivers meals. She looks in on friends who need a little extra help. Just to name a few. She has been helping a friend to … Continue reading Godsend
Recently we were watching an old Western movie, and the folks in the wagon train were grateful that they made it across the swollen stream safely. So they stopped to praise God. (Don't see that in many movies nowadays!) One gentleman was very enthusiastic, singing loudly and off key, but he didn't care, he was … Continue reading A classic re-imagined
On a cold day, there is nothing better than snuggling in a warm blanket. It is very relaxing and comforting. So when I read this the other morning, I found great comfort in it. “Are you aware that God knows exactly where you are and what you are doing right now? What about tomorrow or … Continue reading Comforting
I've been thinking through some stuff the last couple of years. Some difficult stuff. My dad passed away over a decade ago, and this fall my mom passed. My word of the year for 2024 is Restoration. I actually began unpacking it after my mom passed. Slowly, as the Holy Spirit brought things to remembrance, … Continue reading Repeat after me
Last winter I did a post about my white knuckle grip of death drive home in a white-out blizzard. My hands were holding the steering wheel so tightly, my knuckles were white. I had no other choice but to continue the drive, as the visibility was zero, and there was no safe place to turn … Continue reading White knuckle grip of death
God Still Speaks 