Anxiety
Let’s face it. There are a myriad of reasons to be anxious these days. Family concerns, politics, finances, health problems, severe weather, taxing relationships, difficult decisions. On and on the list goes. So what are we to do? We have…
Shadows
“She crouched in the shadows and silently hoped that her oppressors would move on down the road.” Doesn’t that sound like a quote from a scary story? It’s just the first thing that comes to my mind when I think…
Citizenship
Some countries, but not all, allow dual citizenship. The United States is one of those. I knew a young man who grew up in a missionary family in Brazil who had citizenship in both nations. The US and Brazil. It…
A Legacy
I’m reading the final book in a series by Michael Phillips called “Secrets of the Shetlands.” This third in the series is titled The Legacy, It deals with what a young woman discovers about her heritage and how it changes…
Contrasts
Life is full of contrasts. That’s good, basically. I was reminded of that recently while attending a wonderful concert by the Kansas City Symphony. As the music washed over me I was aware of the contrast between soft and loud,…
War
War is not a pleasant subject. In fact, I detest war. Why does anyone think that fighting and killing is the answer to conflict? The Civil War had to have been the worst war on American soil. People fought for…
Trials
Our family is going through a trying time right now. Our grandson (a 27 year old in the prime of his life) was in a horrific car accident a few days ago. He’s going through a series of surgeries due…
Weary
We all get weary at times. Weary of disgusting politics. Discouraged with health problems. Overwhelmed with weakened bodies and minds. Concerned about family problems. Tired of working hard without seeing much fruit. If you are in that condition, I have…
Glory!
When I was a teenager there was a man in our church who shouted out in his booming bass voice, “Glory!” whenever he was particularly blessed. To imagine it you have to draw out the “O” part and give that…
Renewal
My husband has been on a campaign recently to renew old acquaintances and friendships. He’s much better at keeping in touch than I am, so I appreciate that about him. It’s fun to catch up with people that we haven’t…