Be Thankful

11/52/24 Even though I clutch my blankets and groan when the alarm. . . 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

An Unlikely Party

11/22/24 It was one of the most extraordinary birthday parties ever held. . . Mark 2:15-17 While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw…

On the Other Foot

11/21/24 In a moment that reminds us that reminds us of simple acts of kindness. . . Luke 3:11 Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none ad whoever has food is to do likewise.

My Deliverer

11/20/24 I stood in the doorway of the factory and I knew I was free. . . Romans 11:26 And in this way all of Israel will be saved. As it is written, the deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob.

Autumn Years

11/18/24 We are having an unusual Autumn this year here in the mountains of my home.. . . Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age I am he, even when your hair is gray I will carry you; I have done this, and I will lift you up, I will carry you to safety.

Letter to the Man Who Held Me at Gunpoint

11/15/24 Today I attended the sentencing for the young man that carjacked me at gunpoint in late 2022. . . Colossians 3:13 “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Just Being There

11/14/24 It occurred to Pooh and Piglet that they hadn't heard from Eeyore for a couple of days. . . Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin,  but there's a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

His Master's Voice

11/13/24 This is a story of specially trained dogs. Trained to identify life after earthquakes. The dog’s posture. . . Luke 22:19 Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.”

Case Full of Cassettes

11/12/24  I can still remember it like it was yesterday. My kids were still young and. . . Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another. Tender hearted forgiving one another as God in Christ.

Thanks For Your Service

11/11/24 Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Vietnam, other. . . John 15:13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.