Today?
What will today bring? Sometimes all goes as planned. Sometimes we think that we have today all planned out, and then everything changes. Sometimes we have no idea what to do with the present day God has given us. We’re…
Abundance
I am blessed with abundance! An abundance of food. A beautiful place to live. In fact, two of them. One in Kansas and one in Florida. I call it “the best of both worlds.” And there is material abundance in…
Psalm 139
Psalm 139 can be either a comfort or a frightening threat. The fact that God can see everything we do, be everywhere we are, and know everything about us is an assurance of His omnipotence and omniscience. But is that…
Our Rock
My husband and I just returned from a trip to Colorado. Have you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? There’s a reason they are named “Rocky.” As I enjoy gazing at the enormous rock formations, I am reminded of our…
With Us
There are certain people whose company we desire. We love it when they spend time with us. On the contrary, it’s not such a pleasant experience to be with others. We tolerate them, but it’s difficult to have them with…
Harmony
I did a little research and found that there are 28 cities in the United States called Harmony. In Fort Collins, where we used to live, one of the major thoroughfares is Harmony Road. There are housing developments called Harmony.…
Listening
Most of us do a lot of listening. We listen to the radio, to podcasts, to things on Youtube. We’re surrounded by sound in our homes, in our cars, in the stores, in school. Lots of sound. Lots of noise.…
Research
Remember those dreaded term papers we used to have to write? Maybe you are still taking classes that require them. Actually, I don’t mind the writing part. I just don’t relish the research process. Here’s the old way: go to…
Adoption
Our family has an unusual dynamic in the area of adoption. We have an adopted son. My brothers both have adopted sons. My brother-in-law has two adopted daughters. All of these adopted children were raised as if they had been…
Unlikely Choices
Life is full of choices. Sometimes it’s obvious what the right choice is. We call it a “no-brainer.” Sometimes there’s no right or wrong choice. It’s difficult, but we rely on God to help us make the wisest choice. Sometimes…