The fall afternoon beckoned, and a friend and I drove to a local park to enjoy the beautiful weather. Birds happily chirped as a slight breeze played among the red, yellow, and brown trees lining the paved path. Deep in conversation we barely noticed our surroundings, until the winding trail … Continue reading →
One night I dreamed my sweet husband and I were driving in the mountains. When we turned a corner, people were in the middle of the street where they had fallen on ice and snow. Slipping and sliding, the people could not find their footing. The dream reminds me of … Continue reading →
If I don’t keep my website software up-to-date, my site is prone to attacks. And, boy does my little website stay under attack — almost 5000 hits one day from hackers and bots around the world as they tried to gain access. My security software programs run constantly, and I … Continue reading →
The sun peeked over the horizon and a bird sang outside the window welcoming the dawn. I nestled in the chair for much-needed time with God. My soul was tired and parched, and I was desperate to hear from God. God’s word beckoned, “Arise, shine; for your light has come, … Continue reading →
I spent way too much time on social sites, reading, interacting, and sharing snippets others had shared. At night, I crawled into bed with my soul feeling hurried and unsatisfied. I realized, instead of lingering slow, pondering, soaking, diving deep into God’s Word, I had been looking for bites, fast-food … Continue reading →
Paul wrote to the Corinthians and the Ephesians regarding spiritual gifts. Each of us are equipped and gifted by the Holy Spirit for God’s kingdom. Isn’t that amazingly cool! Every single one of us is gifted in Christ. Wow and wahoo! Unfortunately, in the turbulence of the world’s difficulties, life … Continue reading →
Millions of stars shine in the heavens, their number beyond count, their brilliance beyond imagination. Unfortunately, the glaring lights of this world blocks our sight of the heavenly lights. We can’t see beyond the garish wattage of people’s attempt to light their own way and walk in their own light. … Continue reading →
