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Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Friday, December 13, 2024
One of my favorite carols began to ring in my head the other day. Even though it was not Christmas, the chorus echoed over and over in my mind:  “Oh,... Read More

All Kinds of Lost and the Heart of God

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Lost is a heart-breaking word. Whether it’s connected to death, defeat, directions, or possessions, it can bring us face-to-face with emotions ranging from frustration to the deepest grief. At the... Read More

The Compelling Nature of God

Friday, December 29, 2023
Before my mother passed away we were going through old photographs, making notes about the people and events. As I scanned through them, I realized they revealed a side to... Read More

Barefoot and Blessed

Friday, July 01, 2022
Early in the morning, long before the day breaks (3:30am), with coffee in one hand and Bible in the other I am ready for my morning conversation with my heavenly... Read More

Creation: the First Book of Scripture

Thursday, July 01, 2021
I was recently at a conference where they referenced the universe as the “first book of scripture” and then commented: “it is always open.” At first I was taken aback;... Read More

LIving With Certainty!

Saturday, August 01, 2020
With Fall approaching, many questions and decisions swim around in my head. What will September bring? What will the new normal look like? What is normal, anyway? There is a... Read More

Who Am I?

Thursday, October 17, 2019
Who Am I?My daughter-in-law posted poignant thoughts on Facebook recently mentioning the blessing and curse of controlling one’s image. An Asbury University student told me she totally shut down all... Read More

When Did My Heart Stop Singing?

Friday, August 16, 2019
 “Thy presence fills my mind with peace,Brightens the thoughts so dark erewhile,Bids cares and sad forebodings cease,Makes all things smile.”— Charlotte ElliottI took a long walk the other day. I... Read More

Mary, Did You Know?

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is... Read More