But God (5)
Have you ever felt like giving up? Has physical weakness overwhelmed you? Have those around you failed to give you the support you needed? Has your heart lacked faith for the journey? Sure, we’ve probably all “been there, done that.”…
Disconsolate
One of my favorite old hymns is “Come, Ye Disconsolate.” I suppose that’s kind of obscure. But it has a beautiful melody, and it contains two wonderful words. “Come” is a generous invitation, and “disconsolate” is a descriptive word that…
Emmanuel
Several months ago I wrote a blog called “With Us,” in which I expressed my thankfulness that God wants to be with us and has provided a way for us to be with Him forever. That’s what Emmanuel, my favorite…
Potential
I heard a story about a famous violinist who played a concert at Carnegie Hall. After the performance a woman came up to him and said, “I’d give my life to play like that.” To which he answered, “Madam, I…
Seasons
I grew up in New York and Pennsylvania, then attended college in Minnesota. So yes, I’m used to experiencing all of the seasons. My granddaughter, on the other hand, grew up and went to college in Florida. Now married, with…
Retirement
There are lots of perks in retirement. I enjoy the freedom in my schedule, the opportunity to travel, being with family that’s spread out over several states, and just the relaxation time for reading and resting. But I must admit,…
You’ve Got Mail
“You’ve Got Mail” is one of my favorite movies. It’s about two people who develop a beautiful relationship via email. Each time a new message appears, it causes excitement and anticipation for the next one. We all like to get…
Joy to the World
The world was in dire straits. It was a dark time in history. Rome controlled most of the civilized world. Evil dictators ruled with a cruel hand. And where was God? He had been silent for 400 years. It must…
Running Over
When I was a little girl we used to sing a chorus that said: “Running over, running over, my cup is full and running over.” We always did the motions to it by rolling our hands over and over. Remember…
Planning Ahead
Some people are good at planning ahead. My brother, for example, plans his trips meticulously. Every day, every stop, every tourist attraction, every family visit is mapped out with precision. And he and his wife enjoy the benefits of this…