An Invitation
Usually I am honored to receive an invitation and eager to respond. Of course, it depends somewhat on who is asking. Invitations mean that my presence is welcomed at a party, graduation, wedding, dinner, or some special event. In the…
I Wonder
There are lots of things I wonder about. Lots of “why’s” and “what if’s.” There are two books on the subject which I highly recommend. One that I’ve read a couple of times in the past is: I Was Just…
Who Am I?
Who am I to think that I am entitled to a life free from pain and problems? Who am I that I should receive anything from an awesome God? Who am I to believe that my prayers could reach the…
Gifts
When we were traveling in a music ministry with our young children, we were given a gift. A friend didn’t give us his car, but he loaned it to us for a week to transport our family around the town…
Significance
“In sickness and in health” is a phrase that’s part of traditional wedding vows. Most of the people saying those words have little idea what that involves. The reality sets in later. I’m thankful for my dear husband, who has…
Battle
Why do men choose to engage in war? I hate conflict. My siblings and I were not even allowed to argue as children. Even civilized debate is distasteful to me. The Civil War had to be fought. But I don’t…
But God (4)
A religious zealot named Saul had big plans to destroy the followers of Jesus. He thought that he was defending the Jewish faith and doing God a favor. But God had other plans. When He appeared in a blinding light,…
Time
“Time flies,” we sometimes say. Or the opposite: “Time drags.” Or sometimes it seems like “time stands still.” Actually, the only time that happened was when God held back the sun for Joshua in order to win a battle. (See…
The Conductor
When my husband and I were on our honeymoon, we went to the old Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. We got last minute seats, which were supposedly in an undesirable location because they were near the front on…
Praise
Praising the Lord when things are going well is not difficult. But sometimes it’s not so easy. I used to wonder why the phrase “sacrifice of praise” was used several times in Psalms and Jeremiah. Here it is in Hebrews…