Hope and Joy

Travel. More Travel. And Why We Do It

By |2018-10-29T18:07:23-07:00September 15th, 2017|Boston and Massachusetts, Hope and Joy, Nature's Wonders, Travels with Shirley|

What do I talk about when I share my story? I tell how God was with me during difficult times and joyous times. Not to get "wows." Not to get sympathy. Not even to sell my books, though I want them to read my story more completely. No. I talk to them because I want others to know that when they go through difficult times, they aren't alone.

The Sale

By |2018-10-27T20:04:33-07:00June 23rd, 2017|Hope and Joy|

“No, I’m sorry, you’re short $800.” I sighed, looked around the busy bank, not quite knowing what to do. I internally scolded myself. Why, oh why didn’t I recount the money?

True Showers

By |2018-10-27T19:37:02-07:00May 10th, 2017|Hope and Joy, Spiritual Reflections|

 Originally published August 15, 2015  Yesterday, Jim and I read from the prophet Ezekiel. I loved the promise of showers of blessing. I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their there shall be showers of blessing. Ezekiel 34:26 Wow! Do [...]

Birthday Thoughts on Getting Older

By |2018-10-27T19:33:21-07:00May 5th, 2017|Hope and Joy, Spiritual Reflections|

So, instead of bemoaning the fact that I’m another year older, I’ll enjoy it that I still produce fruit and enjoy the gray hair of experience--the splendor of the old. What else can I do? The alternative is to not grow older, and I’m not ready for that. So, I’ll enjoy tomorrow. Open presents, cards, and share a special meal with family.

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