Monthly Archives: November 2023

A few years ago, I had a cyst that formed on my lower spine that caused extreme pain.  I had injured it working but continued to work—with a cane in one hand to hold me steady.  At one point I … Continue reading →

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 The author of the above verse is Peter.  Peter … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I posted what I thought was a simple definition of who Jesus is with scripture references as evidence.  The simple handwritten message, with an unknown author, caught my attention.  I copied and passed the message on … Continue reading →

When we know an important, exciting event will happen in the coming days ahead, our joy and enthusiasm skyrockets as we plan for it.  We wake each day knowing there are “this many more days” until the event will happen … Continue reading →

What many in our world fear most is the fear of missing out.  It is so relevant and predominant in our culture that we have relegated this condition with mere initials—FOMO—Fear Of Missing Out.  I am wondering this morning, what … Continue reading →

Jesus, make him treat me with the respect I deserve. Jesus, give me as much as my brother and I will serve you well. Jesus, heal my husband so I can be freer to live my life the way I … Continue reading →

The expression, “you can run, but you can’t hide” is a taunt made famous in 1941 when the infamous Joe Louis, a champion boxer, fought Billy Conn, a natural light heavyweight boxer.  Billy Conn was a superb, fearless boxer, who … Continue reading →

We are “not fancy like that” when our family comes together to celebrate a holiday over a meal of all kinds of food.  We decide on the meats and sides and everyone brings their contribution to the meal.  The main … Continue reading →

Sometimes I am interviewed by college and seminary students in religion courses.  I pray before each interview that God would lead me in ways that glorify Him.  I love telling the story of God and His Son, Jesus, who reconciled … Continue reading →

No one I know likes to live in limbo while waiting on a contract to go through on a house, a phone call saying you got that job, getting a yes to a new relationship or any other life-changing event.  … Continue reading →