The Apostle Paul exhorted us in Galations 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." This verse comes especially to mind during this current worldwide covid-19 pandemic. As I've been thinking about it, I was reminded of the many stories of soldiers in time of war. A battle ensues, there are... Continue Reading →
Words of Hope and Encouragement
Once upon a time, many moons ago, I was sixteen years old. My father was in the US Air Force stationed at Hickam AFB in Honolulu, Hawaii. What fun spending three of my teen years in Hawaii. I became a Christian while attending Hawaii Baptist Academy; the best thing that ever happened to me. It... Continue Reading →
Old Things and New – 2021
My mother and I love pepper sauce. She recently made some and put it in an old coffee jar. In an unused bottle I poured some apple cider vinegar. On a window sill stands what used to be an old bucket. Now it's a pretty flower pot. We all take old things, change its use,... Continue Reading →
Why The Shepherds?
It's Christmas Day! As you think back to that first Christmas, when Jesus came to the world as a baby born to Mary and Joseph, what comes to mind? Perhaps you imagine shepherds and their sheep. You might also picture the three wise men bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I hope I'm... Continue Reading →
That Empty Chair At Christmas
Earlier this week I read an excerpt from the book, Becoming A Woman At Peace. It read, "A few years ago, an experiment was conducted in which professional actors spent a day working on one of two scenes — either an upbeat one or a depressing one. At the end of the day researchers measured... Continue Reading →
Muddy Jack
It had been one of those lovely wooded walks, completed with unexpected rainfall and muddy puddles. Our dog Jack was all smiles as he zoomed one way, back another, jumping over logs, attempting to drag a few home, and never missing any opportunity to go ker-plooosh through a muddy puddle. Some of my happiest moments... Continue Reading →
When It’s Hard To Keep Going
Don't you love stories of people who have faced the odds, pushed on no matter the difficulties, and gained victory? Like many of you, I've read stirring stories of people who wouldn't give up. Remember the film, Rudy? One of my favorites. It thrills me every time I watch it. There are so many stories... Continue Reading →
Half Full or Half Empty
We've all, no doubt, heard that saying about seeing life as a glass half empty or half full. It seems that most of us are prone to either a positive or negative outlook. To take an example from Winnie The Pooh, some people are a Tigger and some are an Eeyore. I read an article... Continue Reading →
What’s In The Heart?
I have shared with many of you the news of the passing away of a dear friend, Lena; a disabled young woman who, in spite of her limitations, was a giant in sharing the love of God with everyone she would meet. In response to that, another friend here in the UK, named Tamsin, wrote... Continue Reading →
