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Writing Assignment…

May 10, 2016 3 Comments

My Friends, My Readers, Currently I am writing devotions for Christ in Our Home, a quarterly publication. The assignment is due May 20th. I have so many thoughts I’d like to share in the near future! All is well here; watch for new posts in the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience- and for… Continue reading Writing Assignment…

Borders

March 1, 2016October 27, 2016 Leave a comment

Early each morning I take my first cup of coffee to my writing desk, light a candle, and journal about whatever is on my heart. After I write about my reflections of the day before and my hopes for the new day, I end with a question for God: “What would you have me know… Continue reading Borders

Beyond The First Few Lines

February 14, 2016October 27, 2016 12 Comments

A few years ago, Bill and Bonnie’s annual Christmas letter had arrived early in December. I was always blessed to hear from these dear friends who had moved from Ohio after retiring. Bonnie had been a treasured friend and mentor while we served together in ministry. But it WAS Advent, the holiday season, and I… Continue reading Beyond The First Few Lines

In The Eye of The Beholder

January 17, 2016October 27, 2016 2 Comments

This morning I had a small “pity party” for myself as I looked in the mirror. The side effects of my cancer treatments have taken a toll on my appearance. My head of hair is growing back, but very slowly- straight and dark gray- in uneven lengths. However, I have had an alarming growth of… Continue reading In The Eye of The Beholder

A Word for the New Year

January 2, 2016September 23, 2019 4 Comments

A few years ago, I learned the practice of choosing one word as my focus and desire for the year. This practice has become very helpful and clarifying for me! The word can become a way for us to choose our tasks and commitments, a way to set goals, and even a way to see… Continue reading A Word for the New Year

With Open Arms

December 23, 2015October 27, 2016 2 Comments

During each Advent season we are encouraged to prepare our hearts to receive the infant Jesus once again. This Advent, as I recovered from cancer surgery and treatments, I decided the best way to prepare my heart was to stop actively seeking inspiration for my writing, and to simply allow God to nourish my soul.… Continue reading With Open Arms

Walking Gently on the Journey

October 5, 2015 1 Comment

You could say that I’m a wimp. I don’t consider myself much of a fighter, and I try to avoid conflict as much as possible. But after my cancer diagnosis, I began to notice courageous words and phrases such as “the battle against cancer”, “you can fight this”, “working to beat this disease”, and “waging… Continue reading Walking Gently on the Journey

Bicycle Lessons

September 13, 2015September 13, 2015 3 Comments

“Are you angry with God?” The question was asked of us as Jim and I endured quite a trying summer that included chemotherapy, open-heart surgery, cancer surgery, and water damage to our basement after torrential rains.  God is beyond our understanding. I can’t even begin to explain God, or how God “works”, or what God’s… Continue reading Bicycle Lessons

Unexpected Guardian Angels

September 5, 2015September 5, 2015 1 Comment

I met my guardian angel during one of the first of my regular walks at Swan Creek metropark. As I approached him on the path, I offered a smile and my “Good morning!” greeting. But this dark, burly and surly stranger only scowled at me and barked, “I have to get out of here before… Continue reading Unexpected Guardian Angels

“Patches of Godlight”

August 23, 2015August 24, 2015 3 Comments

Every once in a while we are reminded to “live in the present.” This is a wise reminder, because this present moment is truly all we have, isn’t it? We can’t return to the past, nor can we leap to the future. Jesus said, “Do not worry about tomorrow.” He knew how unnecessarily burdensome it… Continue reading “Patches of Godlight”

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