Tag Archives: FAITH
JUST PASSING THROUGH
For the better part of this year, my life has been filled with creative endeavors. In January my husband had a one man art show, which included some of my poetry. In March I restarted writing a novel … Continue reading
PEACE IN THE STORMS
Up in the land of 10,000 lakes today, the skies are filling with an abundance of different kinds of clouds. It’s always quite interesting to see a storm come together, starting with layers of many clouds in shades of grey. … Continue reading
BACK IN THE GROOVE
You have all probably seen Paul’s paintings on my blog. Occasionally I’ve posted some of his carving work. After he was diagnosed with cancer (now in remission) and endured a small stroke, he put the chisel and hammer aside for … Continue reading
SURRENDER
When we think about the word “surrender” we naturally assume a sort of giving up – giving in – acceptance. When the white flag of surrender went up at Yorktown, it signaled the ending of the American Revolution. Almost a … Continue reading
I’M SORRY
There are times when the phrase, “I’m sorry” is just a phrase of empty insincere words. The words mean nothing, because they’re said out of obligation. Being truly contrite means that we know we’ve done something wrong and feel guilt over … Continue reading
BREATHLESS
I suffer from asthma and many other breathing disorders. As my life progresses, each breath I take becomes harder. I find myself getting short of breath after just a small amount of exertion. When I need to use my inhaler … Continue reading
APRIL TESTIMONY TAG
I was tagged by Mark “Hat” Rackley last week to share my testimony with you. Last week was a little crazy for me, so I had to put the honor on the shelf for a while. Today, being Monday and … Continue reading
THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN
READ MATTHEW 7:25-30 & MARK 15:21-28 Jesus had already proven His power over the devil. He used scripture to resist temptation in the desert. He exorcised many demons during His ministry. The word was out and everyone knew about it. There … Continue reading
TENDER SHEPHERD
READ MATTHEW 18:1-6 Jesus was the oldest child in His family, so He often had to look after His younger siblings. I imagine He looked much like a little shepherd, tending His sheep. He played with them, told them stories, sang songs with … Continue reading
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
READ JOHN 11:5-16 How many times have we Christians had our doubts? Be honest about this question, because humanly, it is impossible to believe what God has laid out as the plan for our salvation. Poor Thomas, the Apostle of … Continue reading
A NOBLE MAN’S SON
READ JOHN 4:46-54 When the rich man came to Jesus to have his sick son healed, we learn that Christ didn’t come to this world simply to save the poor, the destitute, the outcasts of society. He came to save all … Continue reading
THE NAYSAYERS
READ MATTHEW 23:1-15 The Pharisees came from a long line of religious tradition and strict adherence to the law of the God of Abraham. Jesus spent much of His youth in their temples filling His mind with the writings, the … Continue reading
SHE TOUCHED HIS HEM
Read Mark 5:25-34 For twelve years she ‘d carried the burden of her disease. Not only was she wasting away because of the loss of blood she shed each day, but her finances were being eaten away as well. She … Continue reading
I’M ONLY A MOTHER . . .
Several years ago, I played the part of Albert Peterson’s mother in the play “Bye, Bye, Birdie.” It was a dream role for me. I used my Jersey accent and every ounce of mother that was in me to portray … Continue reading
HOORAY, IT’S SATURDAY!
Hooray, it’s Saturday – another week down in the annals if time – another ink blot on the pages of history. It should be a time of gratitude that the week is over, but as most weeks lately, it left … Continue reading
FRIDAY PRAYER
(In response to Julie Cook’s call for prayer and Citizen Tom’s answer.) This has been a week filled with more and more slander, back biting, unethical behavior, the slow but sure death of a country turning further and further away from … Continue reading
AGING ENLIGHTENED
The Age of Enlightenment was a time in history between 1700-1800. It was a time when the world was changing drastically. Some considered it a time of enlightenment and philosophy. In our own nation, big changes were occurring. Immigrants in … Continue reading
MY WALK, HIS WAY
When I began writing this blog, almost five years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I enjoyed reading others’ posts. I made some new good friends – some disappeared along the way – some even went to … Continue reading
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY
That furry little groundhog has predicted an early spring, but I’m not sure he lives in Minnesota. Last year the furry little guy did the same and we had a blizzard in April. I find it amusing that we put … Continue reading
WHERE’S THE HOPE?
I hope the weather will change soon. I hope I can get a job. I hope I don’t have cancer. I hope I can muddle through these last years of life. I hope, I hope, I hope. I go to … Continue reading
