A couple of weeks ago I participated in an online devotional that consisted of discussing what things we should reintroduce into our lives in preparation for when things go back to “normal”. During this time our busyness has slowed, there’s virtually no place to go, and nothing to do; but what has certainly increased for…
Our lives used to be filled with lists of where “to go”, hurried and scattered and full of our schedules and everyone else’s to do’s. Today we are just filled with “to go” dinner’s. Our rat race has slowed, our calendars are cleared, so what are we to do when there seems nowhere to go?…
Hugs are a natural practice for most of us. The word for hugs in the Welsh language is “Cwtch”. They take great pride in this word and you’ll find it inscribed on their flags, wooden placards, stickers, etc. On my first trip to Wales many of the Welsh would ask if I had learned any…
Colossians 1:15 (NIV), “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” As our country and our world are experiencing the Covid 19 pandemic, we continue to hear updates from our President and our Governors daily. President Trump considers himself a “war time President” fighting an “invisible enemy.” Scientists don’t know everything there is…
There is a dividing line in our lives, a before and an after. When I was a young adult my ‘before and after’ was the death of my teenage brother. As life moved forward my memories were neatly tucked on either side of that dividing line. As I have aged other major events have taken…
One of my favorite things to do is listen to music. It soothes me, calms me and encourages me like nothing else. It’s no wonder that whenever I feel distressed, anxious or worried, music is the first thing I run to. Have you ever heard a song that says exactly what you’re feeling and thinking…
Day 1. Jesus, the Son of God, took His last breath on the cross at 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Unimaginable. Unbelievable. This was Day 1, where instantly, it seemed that the world of His disciples who had followed Him for three years crumbled. It seemed that everything had changed. It seemed that everything they…
For a while now I have been observing the world as being upside down and backwards. Over the last few years I’ve had conversations with my elderly parents, wondering out of curiosity, if they have ever seen this type of madness in their lifetime. I hesitate to have these conversations in front of my 16-year-old…
My family has lost a lot in our lives and at times it stings and the wave of loss can overwhelm us. My husband has lost his mother and two brothers and both sets of grandparents and the majority of his extended family. I have lost my father and step-father, as well as both sets…
John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Have you ever heard words that make your heart jump into your throat? Have you ever gotten news that is…