HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Yesterday I spent hours at my computer, trying to write a new blog and make progress on my book. I became frustrated and discouraged when I had nothing to show for my efforts at the end of the day. My feelings ranged from my… Continue Reading “Having “Nothing to Show””
I sang all the way home (from Toledo to Hurricane) earlier this week. I had just received the great news that I’m still in good health, with no signs of cancer! What a gift this is- to have these bonus days of life and… Continue Reading “ALL The Time (God is Good)”
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” ~Isaiah 43:19 On March 13th, I copied this passage from Isaiah into my journal. At that time, Jim and I had become settled into our new home… Continue Reading “A New Thing”
We came across the old clown as we were cleaning out our storage unit. Kevin and I laughed at the memory from years ago. He was just a little guy, maybe three or four years old. We were enjoying the craft time at our… Continue Reading “The Clown”
When I consider the grace of God, I usually think of the merciful, forgiving, generous love of God freely shared with my sinful, imperfect self. But on Sunday, Pastor Mike* reminded me of another grace: God’s sanctifying grace. We are already loved by God,… Continue Reading “Good for Goodness’ Sake”
I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; God has done this, so that all should stand in awe before him. ~Ecclesiastes 3:14 Sometimes when I look into the night sky to see… Continue Reading “Awe”
A few construction workers were pouring a new driveway for us. They were diligently working in the hot sun, and I knew they could use some refreshing beverages. The first time I offered to get them something to drink, they politely declined. But the… Continue Reading “I Really Mean It!”
We have had lots of rain here in Hurricane. These days I take my walks between the showers! On one of these recent walks, I was delighted to see a little pink umbrella cast aside under a tree. I could picture a young girl… Continue Reading “Dropping Our Umbrellas”
When our daughter married, we not only gained a great son-in-law, we also gained 3 wonderful grandsons. It has been a pleasure getting to know them; a true joy to love them. The other day I was taking them home after school. One of… Continue Reading “The Intimacy of Laughter”
On a recent walk I happened to find a penny on the side of the road. Many of you know that pennies have become a treasured reminder of God’s love for me. I often find them at especially appropriate times or in unusual places,… Continue Reading “Not So Random”