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…
I Can
Remember the old children’s story about the engine that could? He kept telling himself, “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.” And by positive thinking he was able to propel himself over the difficult hill.…
Healing
God has created our bodies with an amazing capacity for healing. Little cuts and bruises heal on their own because God built that into our systems. More serious injuries or surgeries require more serious treatment. But usually, with the help…
The Savior’s Prayer
Do you remember the account of Jesus praying in the garden just before His arrest and crucifixion? He prayed for His disciples, and He prayed for you and me. How John knew what He prayed I do not know, but…
Imagination
Human beings are created by God with imagination. That’s part of being made “in the image of God.” He has the greatest imagination - unlimited and beyond comprehension. I love to look at flowers or spend time in a zoo…
Communication
One of the biggest problems we have today is communication. In the family, the work place, in the church. Technology has made more communication possible. But do people rely on their gizmos too much and avoid being together? What are…
Going Home
There’s something special about going home. It may be a place where we grew up or a place that holds favorite memories. It may be a new location where we just feel “at home.” Some people have lived their whole…
Awesome
Some fine words can be overused to the point that they lose their effectiveness. That’s what happened to the word awesome a few years ago. Everything was awesome. A meal, a conversation, an article of clothing, a game etc. etc.…
Love
When I challenged a friend recently about using his artistic talent, I realized that I had not written a song or a poem for a long time. It’s therapeutic to use one’s gifts. I knew that, but hadn’t been practicing…