God’s Gifts of Seasons
Though the calendar tells us that the first day of spring is three weeks away, the coming of March tomorrow makes us feel that spring is imminent. Seasons remind us that God is in charge of our world. Spring reminds…
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Grace Around the Thanksgiving Table
At church yesterday, I had conversations similar to ones I have every year at Thanksgiving, conversations beginning with some variation of: “What are you doing for Thanksgiving?” One woman who had surgery only last week was looking forward to her…
Alphabets and Unity: Thoughts About Ukraine and Russia
Our home had few books when I was growing up. However, like many families in the 1950s and 1960s, we had a set of the World Book Encyclopedia. A quick Internet search tells me that this encyclopedia is still published…
God’s Love and Welcoming Face
Last Thursday I shared photos that illustrate the tender emotions mothers feel and live out in their actions. I appreciate the kind mama who emailed me this response: This was tender to my heart today. I love how in needed…
Trusting God with Our Past
In Isaiah God told Israel: I have wiped out your wrongdoings like a thick cloud And your sins like a heavy mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 In the same chapter, God said: This is what…
Today Ray and I celebrate 47 wonderful years as husband and wife.
In January 1974, I decided to speed up my college courses and try to graduate in just three more semesters, instead of four. The first step was to sign up for 21 hours, instead of my usual 17 or 18.…