“Beginnings” Bible Study
February 1, 2019
Last year, I released a new 8-week Bible study called Beginnings. Together we studied the first 11 chapters of Genesis. It was a joy to read your comments and see your excitement as you studied the Word of God. It was always my intention to write more lessons, but the year quickly flew by […] ... Read More »
Be Brave
January 17, 2019
Often, people ask me how they can help a friend who is going through a tragedy or loss. There are literally thousands of ways, but here’s my best bottom-line advice: Be brave. Do exactly whatever God urges you to do, no matter how unusual it seems. Recently, a young woman did that for me. Let me […] ... Read More »
My Dream for 2019
January 4, 2019
It’s the beginning of the year again – the time when everyone pauses to consider their dream or goals for the new year. I don’t normally make any resolutions, but I often consider it a fresh beginning. This year is no exception. There are simple things I need to begin again – like deep cleaning […] ... Read More »
Memories
December 18, 2018
Christmas time is a time of remembering. And yet, for many, those memories bring deep sorrow. Maybe it’s because the memories themselves are frightening, or heart wrenching – or maybe the memories are good, but there are far too few of them. Thinking of them only makes me want more of what I can no […] ... Read More »
Blooms and Believers
November 1, 2018
I’m always behind, always wishing I had more time to do a whole list of things – everything from cleaning out cabinets to buying Christmas presents, pulling weeds in the yard to visiting an old friend. Oh, and catching up my bookwork in preparation for the year end. Then there’s that pile downstairs of things […] ... Read More »