I was unaware that I was “vintage”…on the verge, yes. But already there? Good grief! On a recent afternoon I was editing an article I wrote when my computer shut down. I booted it up again. It shut down. I booted it up and, again, it shut down. It quit. As in “done”. Nada. Nothing. […]
On Monday night I had the joy of meeting up with my friend Sarah who lives in Washington…she is so interesting as she knows the city well and little details you don’t get from a tour guide. On Monday evenings she a group of her friends walk around the impressive government buildings, praying. She asked […]
I was reading Psalm 89 this morning. It mentions God’s faithfulness to His covenant with David. This Psalm is a powerful description of how God holds His covenant with King David. My heart breaks for all that is going on between Israel and Hamas. Israel is fighting for survival – it is not invading just […]
I have written about my oldest daughter and her family – I called them “my refugees” – living with me while their house was being repaired last year (3 weeks) and then again as the house they bought this year was/is being remodeled (8 weeks). I know they weren’t really refugees. They had a safe, […]
Recently I was thinking about my relationship with God. (And I am thinking out loud here…) I confess I sometimes treat Him too casually. I find Him easier to related to than Jesus – perhaps because I have such a loving earthly father. But anyway, I was thinking about it in contrast to what the […]
Many of you may remember my blog about Paula Deen’s fall from favor last summer. I thought the attacks were highly vicious and unfair. Political correctness gone amuck. If we are all held publicly accountable for things we said 30 years ago, we’d be in sad shape. I knew at the time Paula Deen was […]
This is by a “contributing editor”, Noelle D., my daughter. In sharing her story and mistakes she wants to help others avoid the pitfalls. She has been remarkable through this and a testament of grace. So You Want to Remodel…. (read this first) I was awakened at 5:15 on a Friday morning by my son […]
It seems that the issue of homosexuality has been front and center – of politics, healthcare, churches…almost everywhere. I think it is a smokescreen meant to divide. Especially in the Church. I saw it happen in my own local church. The issue thrown around which got everyone all riled up was “homosexuality” but that wasn’t […]
I am writing at my desk as my oldest daughter is in the kitchen homeschooling 2 very reluctant children that would rather be playing outside. Their negative persistence is remarkable as is her positive patience! It illustrates for me this truth: The world is in turmoil. (Just like my grandchildren!) That is not really new. […]
I have wanted to report back to you about my friend’s trip to Uganda and his ministry to those there. Especially the children in “remand centers” – which are really prisons. My friend and his team came back safely but weary. Though lengthy, this is worth reading. I pray your heart will break as you […]