Vows Are Costly
I thank God for His loving presence in the better or worse, richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; until death do us part.
Moving Forward
That statement is true, dear friend who might be in the early stages of grief. The terrible times will ease. Your sorrow does abate. It doesn’t fully leave you, but that terrible grip of the sorrow begins to fade. It takes time, yes. But more than time, it takes work.
A Neighborhood Walk
A few weeks ago, one cheerful sunny morning, we walked along the road and heard the rumble and grind of large equipment.
Wear My Peace
I've learned that to Wear My Peace in the good and bad times is better, though not always easy.
Erika Ann
I began to read my Bible. All the scriptures seemed to open up and become real to me. No longer did I read out of duty, but because I wanted to……
For The Graduates
This week, we sat and reminisced as we waited in the crowded arena for the graduates to file in. We listened to speeches. We waited for his name to be called. At last we hear it: Austyn James Mozena. Grandchild number six to complete high school.
The Day After New Year’s Day
I'm grateful for families. Weddings. Christmas. Children. Siblings.
Christmas Joy
God has been so faithful to Jim and I. Many blessings to each of you. Merry Christmas and may each of you find joy this Christmas season.
Fall Changes
I've been feeling a bit melancholic the past week or so. Part of the melancholy is that summer is waning.
Mountain Tops
Just last month, I climbed the mountain for the eleventh time. It wasn’t any easier, even though I’d summited it ten times before. The rocks seemed bigger. I carefully picked the safest and steadiest one. I had to work on my breathing as I climbed. I wanted to stop, sit down, rest, and not go any farther. But I wouldn’t have seen the glorious view at the top. I would have missed high-fiving my two grandsons, my daughter--now forty years old.