A Poem (for Marriage)
My nephew is getting married this weekend. (My nephew is getting married this weekend!?!) In trying to figure out what to write in their card with my gift to them, … Continue Reading A Poem (for Marriage)
Fragility of Humans
Because I’m so very physically weak due to my progressive neuromuscular disease, I want to be very strong emotionally, as well as intellectually and spiritually. I am dependent upon others … Continue Reading Fragility of Humans
Did You Miss Me?
If you’ve been worried about me because of my absence here, please accept my apology. There was nothing to worry about. July just flew past me. If you haven’t been … Continue Reading Did You Miss Me?
Marrow of My Mind
I came across this while putting together my memoir. Sometimes, I get deeply intrigued by my own writings that I don’t remember writing It’s from April of 2009 and begins … Continue Reading Marrow of My Mind
The Destination
Maybe you’ve heard it said, “The journey is the destination.” Sounds deep, right? I believed it once myself. But it’s just flat-out wrong. Every journey has a destination or else … Continue Reading The Destination
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Unplanned Beauty
When it comes to planned beauty and unplanned beauty, unplanned beauty is always the most beautiful. My parents neglected to clear the grass that grows behind their fence this year. … Continue Reading Unplanned Beauty
The Heart of Christ
Evangelizing and King Saul
I’m really not very good at evangelizing. Don’t picture evangelists here, especially not televangelists. Instead, picture Jesus as He ascended telling His disciples to be His witnesses to the ends … Continue Reading Evangelizing and King Saul
Seeing Christ
Have you heard it said that we should see Christ in others? Good idea. But I do have one problem… Before we get to that problem, let me just say … Continue Reading Seeing Christ
Fat and Ashes
I need some reminders. In this season of Lent, I need to be reminded how to grow in closer relationship with my Maker. One day, I will meet my Maker … Continue Reading Fat and Ashes
In the Year 2024
The new year is only eleven days old, and I’m already suffering from disorganization. Heavy sigh. I was supposed to post something here on the first Thursday of the month, … Continue Reading In the Year 2024
The Gift of Hope
When I think about the terrible things happening in our world and in the familes of friends, I start to feel a hard, sinking sense of hopelessness. You too? But … Continue Reading The Gift of Hope
The Gift of Faith
Do you struggle with faith? Me too. Maybe, like me, you sometimes find yourself praying, “I do believe, help my unbelief!”[i] This seems not uncommon for a person of faith. … Continue Reading The Gift of Faith
As We Forgive?
I don’t know if you’ve figured this out during your life so far, but … everyone is flawed. Nobody is perfect. There is so much to criticize in others and … Continue Reading As We Forgive?
Time Well Spent
Are we having fun yet? Summer always flies by too fast! All of those things that you wanted to do — or all of those things that you thought you … Continue Reading Time Well Spent
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