The Beginning

The Beginning

Easter–a time of a new beginning. To me, Easter, more than January, seems like the start of a new year. Winter is past; spring is here. The earth is renewed with warmth and rains. And, it is the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Easter is a time for hope, for beginning again, for looking forward instead […]

Eclipse

Eclipse

The moon looks as if a giant mouse has taken a bite from the left side of it. I’m watching the eclipse. It is awe-inspiring. Silently, slowly, earth’s shadow is crossing over the face of the moon, blotting out that giant night light in the sky. It’s wonderful to watch and to know this is […]

The Unexplainable

The Unexplainable

Did you see the news story about the rescue of an eighteen-month old baby from a wrecked car in Utah? The car was upside down in a river, the baby dangling from her car seat and her mother in the front seat, dead. The four rescuers all agreed they heard a voice from inside the car begging for help […]

Those Cozy Critters!

Those Cozy Critters!

The fireplace blazed and the aroma of coffee and peanut butter cookies filled the house. One by one, the Cozy Critters came, bringing with them news from the world of writing and art. Nancy brought the interior layout for her forthcoming book, The Grace Impact. It is a beautifully designed and well-written book. We are all […]

Here Am I

Here Am I

What should I do with my life, Lord? I’ve heard people pray that prayer over and over, agonizing on what God wants them to do. To me, it’s pretty simple but then, maybe I’m not looking deep enough, I just know that for me, I’ve found the answer. I know from reading the Bible that […]

Prayers and Promises

Prayers and Promises

The March for Life in Washington, D. C. yesterday encouraged me. Tens of thousands of people rallying for the right of unborn children to live. I am reminded of a Bible verse (more than one, really) “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and […]