Tag Archives: God
SECRETS
I started writing a novel a few years ago. Sometimes you have to put your writing away for a while and brood over it. It’s in my head – I just haven’t had the time to sit down and finish … Continue reading
WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY?
We all have a certain amount of drama in our lives. Many have more than most. Some lead rather normal lives and some never experience anything dramatic at all. When you think about it, everything in our lives has some … Continue reading
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in your Word
A book rests idly on a table gathering dust. It’s easy to see that it has been ignored for some time. The pages are dog-eared and worn out, but the content hasn’t changed. Notes are scribbled in the margins – … Continue reading
MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
I can’t help wondering how my guardian angel is doing. I’ve lived for over seventy years and given that angel a run for his money. I’m convinced he earns his wings over and over every day. I imagine him to look pretty … Continue reading
Walking with Jesus
Footprints in the sand pressed deeply by two sets of feet. They have a purpose in walking side by side. But when one set disappears it easy to see, by the weight carried by those lone prints, that one has … Continue reading
COLUMBUS DAY
I remember the days leading up to Columbus Day when I was a child in elementary school. We’d draw pictures of the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. We were told stories of how people viewed the world as … Continue reading
NOT GUILTY!
When you’re raising a family, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. As a young mother, I often felt overwhelmed with tons of menial tasks which seemed to sap my energy. I felt guilty for not spending enough time … Continue reading
HAVE WE SHORTCHANGED OUR YOUNG WOMEN?
When the Feminist Movement got underway in the 60’s, women applauded the rights they demanded. They burned their bras in protest. They shed all evidence of the things they felt were binding them or holding them back. Their cry for equality … Continue reading
FAIRY TALES OR TRUTH?
I grew up on fairy tales. These stories filled my brain with hopes of finding the perfect mate, the wonderful life, the answers to all my dreams and hopes. Unfortunately, those stories were also filled with fearful characters that got … Continue reading
WORK, LABOR, JOB, EMPLOYMENT, TASKS, ETC., ETC., ETC.
“The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.” Robert Frost Many of the railroads in our country were cut through mountain sides and across wide rivers with simple tools, dynamite and many … Continue reading
POLITICS AS USUAL
We have already been inundated with political ads in my part of the country as I’m sure most of you have. If this is any indicator of what lies ahead, I think we’re in for a long couple of years. As a … Continue reading
THE ONLY WAY OUT
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may … Continue reading
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE BROWN
It’s Charlie Brown’s 64th birthday today. In 1950 he made his first appearance as a cartoon character. Just think – in another year he can collect Social Security and start living the dream of all the rest of us Baby Boomers. … Continue reading
BUMPS IN THE ROAD
I live in Minnesota where there are two seasons – winter and road construction. Actually, my home state has much more to offer than just those two seasons, but these two events are something we’ve learned to tolerate over time. When the … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUTH?
I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king. Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense. Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading
Day off
Today I’m taking off to enjoy time with family and friends who will join with us to celebrate our special day – so I’m re-posting an older one of my posts. See you tomorrow. The icy grip of the world … Continue reading
LIFE CHANGING SEASONS
There is nothing like autumn in Minnesota. It’s the reason we live in this part of the country. The other seasons hold their own special beauty, but fall is full of amazing colors and elements that fill the senses to … Continue reading
You Can Do It!
For three days a week I have the pleasure of working one-on-one with 5-8 graders, developing their public speaking skills. I have already had some of these same kids in drama classes and it has been so much fun watching … Continue reading
Compromise
The first year of marriage is a time of learning the most intimate thoughts about the one you love. It means discovering that he hasn’t yet learned to put the toilet seat down and she doesn’t roll up the toothpaste tube. … Continue reading
YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW
The giant reaper opens it massive jaws and its teeth consume the hay – It spits out bales of golden chunks as it forages through fields of fodder – food that will keep the cattle happy for the cold months ahead. … Continue reading
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