I have had a difficult time narrowing down my blog topic this week. I’ve rejoiced that I live in America, a nation that exercises the freedom and right to vote for our leaders and that follows through with a peaceful transfer of power. Even though I’m not enthusiastic about the choices we had in voting,…
continue reading »Through our kitchen remodel confusion, I’m learning more about life and our growth in the Lord. I now realize that diligence isn’t applied disorder spreads. It’s contagious. Half of our house is chaos, with kitchen countertops gone, step ladders in the middle of the floor, varying tools scattered around, a sink leaning against the wall, broom and dustpan…
continue reading »Have you noticed how God uses every day circumstances to speak into life? Our latest project is a case in point. We’ve just begun remodeling our kitchen. We’re tearing out so we can rebuild. The ceiling, walls, and floor are all in various stages of disruption. And I’m thrilled. The kitchen has needed renovations for years…
continue reading »The New Year offers a chance for a new beginning. It is anticipated with a sense of holiday and celebration, of resolutions, commitments, and an opportunity for change. Even if we don’t celebrate by staying up to ring in the year or make resolutions, changing the calendar from one year to another brings a sense…
continue reading »Betty decided not to “do” holidays this year. It’s too soon after her husband’s death. She didn’t have the family over for Thanksgiving like they’d always done. It just wouldn’t be the same without John. Instead, they met at her daughter’s house. John kept coming up in conversations, but his smile and his laugh were…
continue reading »Christmas is a favorite time of the year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Even those who don’t believe in Him celebrate by giving, and see the season is a time of joy and peace. But for some, it’s not so easy. Peace, joy, and celebration elude them. I have three close friends who’ve lost…
continue reading »When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, the city was teaming with travelers. Fortunately, when no rooms were available, the innkeeper let Mary and Joseph stay in the stable. Consequently, when Jesus was born, he had a manger for a bed. The story is recreated in pageants, nativity displays, and on Christmas cards. It’s a calm,…
continue reading »What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? A table laden with turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie? A break from work or school? Family gathered from far and near? Football? Black Friday sales? Many traditions make Thanksgiving special and memorable. However, we might also think of our history. In 1621, Governor Bradford declared a…
continue reading »This last weekend, in the middle of my morning time with the Lord, the electricity went out in the neighborhood, and I could no longer see to read. My time in the Word was cut short. After prayer, I ate a simple breakfast in dim early morning light coming through the windows. We were visiting…
continue reading »“This is my Father’s world. Oh let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet” – Maltbie D. Babcock, v. 3 of This Is My Father’s World I am on vacation and will not post a blog this week, but I am very aware of the importance of the election…
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