Be Still
Two weeks ago, we took part of our family on vacation to Gatlinburg, TN. As you probably know, that popular town sits at the base of the Smokey Mountains. Once…
It Must Be Spring!
We will take a little "spring" break from Joseph while he organizes things at the palace. I hope you re-enjoy my spring poem. My Season I spouted my leaves one…
Deeper Thanksgivings
I'm sending this brief blog a day early since I imagine you may be very busy on Thanksgiving Day. As you think of things for which you are thankful, the…
The Fruit of the Spirit ~ JOY
What brings you joy? A beautiful sunset? A grandson excelling at his sport? A conflict resolved? Listening to beautiful music on a quiet morning? A trip to Graeters' ice cream?…
Waiting and Persevering
My website is still in process. (sigh) Seems like everything is "in process" in the publishing game. Researching, writing, editing, publishing, printing, marketing and on it goes. Waiting. Thankfully, I…
Working Interruptions
Are you becoming aware of the interruptions in your life? How was your prayer life this week? (See "Prayer Interruptions") What about interruptions at work? Oh, many of us can…
Prayer Interruptions
Do you find that sometimes your prayer time is interrupted? You determine that you're going to read your devotional material and then spend time in prayer. But your phone rings…
Tempting Interruptions
You have an assigned task to perform. Maybe it came from the committee you're on. Maybe it's a family task you promised to accomplished. Maybe it's a self-appointed task you…
Divine Interruptions
Think of some interruptions in your life. You're about to sit down with a refreshing iced tea in hand and a child calls from outside, "Mommy, sissy got caught in…
Eastertide – The Men
In this Eastertide, we thought last week about the women, but what of the men? We know John was at the cross because Jesus spoke directly to him, asking John to care…