Recently I had a real “downer” of a day. My spirits were low. No energy. Nothing very interesting happening. It reminded me that without Christ in my life, I would probably give in to depression frequently. I know depression isn’t…
We are all prone to complaining. But when those negative thoughts come to mind, I try to balance them with another perspective that causes gratitude in my heart and mind. For example - when I go for a walk, I…
“Ready or not, here I come,” we used to say when we played Hide and Seek. Well, when God is the seeker, we cannot hide from Him. He is everywhere and knows all. That can be a scary or a…
Today I’m packing my suitcase again. I must say that I’m pretty good at it, having had so much experience over the years. It’s actually fun for me. Folding clean clothes neatly, anticipating the activities at which they will be…
God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. What language did they speak, I wonder? They must have experienced a miraculous means of communication in order to understand each other. Just imagine - a whole vocabulary given…
Have you ever known someone who didn’t like music? I’ve known one. It was said of my great uncle. Even as a child, I wondered what was wrong with him. Was there something defective about his ears? Now that I…
After singing at a concert one evening, a person handed me a note of appreciation. It was so special that I kept it in my Bible for years. I would pull it out and read it when I needed a…
What does it mean to be content? Is that a desirable characteristic? If everyone were content with the way things are, there would never be new inventions, new experiences, new relationships, or any new things on the horizon. People who…
“I LOVE this cheese,” I almost said the other day. Then I caught myself, because I’m trying to learn to apply the word "love" to God and people, not things. I think we throw this word around too carelessly these…
This is THE DAY! People are sitting in traffic jams, lining up in open fields, and donning their protective glasses as the countdown to the solar eclipse continues. So much hype over a few minutes of spectacular viewing! The media…