When Death Comes at Christmas
God has placed this blog on my heart, nudging me awake at 4:30 am for many mornings until I began to listen and put these thoughts into words. Throughout this time He has put articles,
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Hope for the Hopeless
Recently a longtime acquaintance saw me and was so surprise that I had lost weight that she couldn’t seem to be happy for me. Her surprise seemed to over shadow her ability to believe that
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Are You Ever Cured?
There is a debate as to whether one can ever be cured of an addiction. Some say once you have changed the behavior for a long period of time you are cured. Others believe that
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Used and Grateful
My husband Thad and I help organize our weekly Communion Ministry at our church. We needed two people to help serve as those that regularly serve this particular Sunday were out of town. My husband
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If it’s Not One Thing, It’s Another
People say that things come in threes. It’s usually connected to bad events that happen in our lives: deaths, broken appliances, home repairs, health issues. I think I am in one of those times.
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Wanton Worry
While prayers and time with God allayed my fears I must confess that my need to worry and anticipate was in high gear for the week prior to my right hip replacement surgery. (see previous
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Coat of Armor
I will be scrubbed with disinfectant. I will be stripped of my clothing. Devoid of makeup, jewelry, even my wedding rings that show I belong to someone – that I am loved will be removed.
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Survivor or Victim?
When my medical history is shared, people are always amazed at how much of it there is. They wonder how I managed to get through it and still have a good disposition. My husband would
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In This World There Will Be Suffering…
Orlando, Florida, our nation and our allies are still stunned by the attack on innocent victims at the Pulse Club in Orlando, Fl. this past Sunday. Lives were lost, blood was shed, and countless tears, fears,
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Lord, I Believe. Help my Unbelief.
On a recent visit to NY for a family christening we experienced everything from summer weather to a winter storm. The first two days were mild with sunny weather and a high of 70. But
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Faith that Overcomes Fear
Our friend was having brain surgery. Again. The Melanoma kept insidiously attacking our friend and the three of us were going to visit her and help pass the time until she was taken to surgery
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The Waiting Game
I was on the phone with my nine month pregnant daughter who says to me “I have had enough. Baby Ryker needs to vacate the premises, his lease is up and I hurt from him
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