Photo: Dreamstime Opening up my e-mail to see one item is exhilarating. After spending at least 10 hours hunched over my computer, my e-mails are finally sorted.
Blown Away
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime During my childhood, I used to have recurring bad dreams about tornadoes.
God Behind, God Ahead
May 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime I wish… I wish I had followed the recommendations of several of my spiritual and professional mentors from years ago.
Kingdom Travelers
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Last week we attended a family reunion and traveled by air along with our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. The baby is now eight months old and this was his second airplane ride, along with various cars.
I Am Not Ashamed
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Last week my chaplain friend had to show me the new cross in her chapel. Someone had donated an impressive five-foot mounted cross for the front of the room. It certainly provides a focal point for all entering that quiet space
The Missing Mother
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime I just finished watching a predictable Hallmark movie. However, this one brought me to tears after a touching scene with a mother and daughter. Suddenly I was very aware of the missing mother in my own life
Fake Fire
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime A few years ago when I was visiting my brother, I admired his electric fireplace. It looked very realistic and gave off some pleasant warmth for the living room.
Romance and Redemption
April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamtime What is your favorite romantic Bible story? We were asked that question in our study class at church. Hmm.
Grandma Love
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Yesterday we two grandmothers had an afternoon of visiting and adoration. We had lunch together while our grandson played in his “activity saucer” and we marveled at his growth during our soup and salad. Then we sat and held him while he grew increasingly sleepy
Tiny Worlds
April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime As a child I owned a metal dollhouse, complete with plastic furniture and a plastic family. One could not really define their heritage since their bodies and clothes were a boring cream color.
