I Know Where My Help Comes From, Do You?
Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Don't we all need help? I know I do; I just don't like asking for it. I think that's a common problem. We are raised to be independent,...
Breathe a Sigh of Relief and Get to Work
Whether you are just getting started or, like me, you’ve been writing for a while but still have a very few subscribers, I caution you not to compare yourself to others. Instead, choose to be inspired by them.
Count Your Blessings, Even Those You Can’t See
Yes, count your blessings even when you can’t see them because there are many.
Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 9 – Honor Your Parents By Preserving Their Independence
"Mom, I've had a good life." I was yelling into the phone so that she could hear me. She had to know now, I didn't want to wait until I could see her again, face to face. It was so clear to me, there was an urgency about it. Tell her you've had a good life. Tell her...
There’s More Than One Way to Do Church
Galatians 6:10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (ESV) How can we do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith, when we are physically distant from...
Shhh! I Want to Hear His Whisper
All these things are screaming, all at once. I want them to stop. Stop for just a little while! I can’t hear the Lord’s whisper, but I know He won’t let me miss it.
Proclamations of Love in the Neighborhood
All of these are proclamations of love, each in their own way—Soul mate to soul mate, neighbor to neighbor, human to fellow human.
Finding Joy and Peace in a New Neighborhood
I love the passage in Philippians 4:4-8. It’s the one we look to for relieving anxiety (4:6), but let’s widen our view today. God doesn’t only want us to be anxiety-free, He wants us joyful, full of His peace, and living confidently in His presence.
Making Progress in the Writing Journey
This week on the Five Minute Friday Link-up we are focused on PROGRESS in the writing journey. Rarely do I stay within the five-minute timeframe for this one, but I'll try today. Go - I find it challenging to write daily toward a goal, like word count or time, for...
You Want Me to Respect Authority AND Love My Neighbor
This is not a political issue. It is a public health issue. A medical issue caught in the crosshairs of our society. But is it also being used very effectively as a divide and conquer strategy of the enemy’s design? Hmmm…think about that for a minute.
