HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Monday Moment Last December, Jim and I purchased a new Christmas tree. I have a collection of angel ornaments, and we had been missing our “angel tree” after downsizing to one tree for our move to West Virginia. This wasn’t a lavish purchase, but… Continue Reading “Seeing the Greed… in Me”
Monday Moment In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? (John 14:2 NRSV) If heaven gives us options, I would choose a large porch with… Continue Reading “Porches”
Monday Moment, June 24th Jim and I eagerly anticipated our two-day getaway this week! He had reserved a secluded cabin overlooking the beautiful hills and forests of Logan County. We looked forward to hiking and exploring Hocking Hills State Park, along with reading, writing… Continue Reading “For This One Moment”
Monday Moment, June 17th I was walking in my favorite neighborhood one morning when I spotted a nail in the road. I picked it up so that it wouldn’t puncture a tire the next time someone drove by. But as I kept walking, I… Continue Reading “Helpers Along the Way”
Monday Moment, June 10th Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 (NRSV) My morning walk was absolutely glorious. After a long winter, I relished walking in the warm sunshine, under blue skies, alongside greens and blossoms and blooms. I appreciated… Continue Reading “Walking With Joy in All Seasons”
Monday Moment, June 3rd Last week, my dear friends- the ministry/office staff of St. John- took me to lunch as I was finishing up my time and position there. As we were eating, Pastor Michael invited the staff to share some of the things… Continue Reading “Say The Words Now”
Monday Moment, May 27th Springtime in West Virginia is so lovely! Crocuses, tulips and daffodils rise up to border and brighten my walking path. Dogwood and Redbud trees add sprinkles of white and purple among the green hills. Colorful peonies gift us with a… Continue Reading “Blooming”
Monday Moment, May 20th Philippians 1:6 (NRSV) I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. A few months ago, I was feeling blissful about our new… Continue Reading “Puzzles and Purposes”
Monday Moment, May 13th Do you ever experience those frustrating times when “not bothering” to do something creates more of a bother later? I do quite often- and these usually happen when I am “just” going to do something quickly. Thinking I have a… Continue Reading “Why Bother?”
Monday Moment, May 6th Isaiah 45:8 (NRSV) Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation may spring up, and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also; I the Lord have created it. The other… Continue Reading “After the Storm”