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…
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…