Hope for the Future
We can trust in the God who loves us more than we love each other or ourselves.
We can trust in the God who loves us more than we love each other or ourselves.
Why do I bring up this sobering verse from an ancient text? To remind me--and you--of our awesome God. Who created the diverse and beautiful planet we live on. And knows our time.
Mom is gone from this earth now and in heaven. I wish I could have one more chance to thank her for all she did for me during my life. My mother was a treasure!
Take time to enjoy the flowers.
While we live on this earth, we will be concerned with something going on in the world: wars, rumors of war, famine, pestilence, sickness. But, we know one day, that will end. Until that day, we will SING! It's getting closer every day!
A couple of days ago, Jim and I were on our usual morning walk. Part of our walk takes us along a busy railroad track. The tracks often hustle with Amtraks that zip by with passengers peering out the windows. Freight trains move slower with long loads of oil and coal. We say to each [...]
I remembered something I'd read earlier that morning. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32).
I'm looking forward to a beautiful Easter service day after tomorrow. But today, it is Friday. Good Friday and I'm going to focus on this day. I grew up in a Christian home where we heard about Jesus often. We were in church at least three times a week. But I don't remember attending many [...]
In my most recent book, co-authored with my husband, Jim, the final chapter discussed how to have a "charmed marriage." We listed several ideas. My favorite two are the following: Pray together. Grow spiritually. For those of you who do not incorporate these two in your marriage, I encourage you to do so. Let me [...]
I often think I won't forget those memories, but I'm finding I do forget. I am treasuring those long forgotten times...