How the truths of Scripture change the way I live
An old plastic pot had fallen down unnoticed beside the back steps to join the other debris–bark from the procession of logs being unloaded into the house all winter, stray rubbish on its way to the garbage bin, and sundry articles fallen from the doorside catch-all table. Clean-up time came with spring weather and I […]
There’s something about a love song that grabs a girl’s heart. It’s not just the tune, though that can be the winsome agent that sets your heart singing. A good love song says things my very soul longs to hear and believe. [My kids tell me I’m silly to always be listening for lyrics and […]
I was recently awarded this tag for overcoming a period of gloomy days and regaining equilibrium and good cheer…. As a mom it’s hard to escape notice when life falls flat and your feelings are reflected on your face. I’ve just come through such a time and I guess I didn’t hide it very well. […]
Have you read anything about Alzheimer’s? I’ve only just begun. After a week of real-life observation and a session with a doctor pronouncing the grim diagnosis, the subject has become suddenly relevant to my life. It’s not a stray word or a vague notion anymore. It’s attached to somebody I love, somebody I long for […]
I’ve gotten rather caught up in Christmas busy-ness this year. All good legitimate, must-get-it-done things–gift-making mostly. But the mental to-do-list has strained my peace of mind and the sense of urgency has stolen some of my quiet reflecting time. This morning I was determined to sit and listen for at least a few minutes to […]