God is continually teaching me through His creation. I greatly enjoy planting a small garden in the spring and in the fall. Last year I neglected my garden after the early summer harvest and weeds started to grow. Life had some challenges that kept me from taking care of the…
Read moreMy family has accused me of being OCD. Obssesive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a “mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), and behaviors that drive them to do something over and over (compulsions). ” Just recently, at a family gathering, while everyone continued…
Read moreLord, I know that there is nothing new under the sun. But honestly, I am struggling with feeling like things are out of control. Disease and destruction are rampant. So many people are hurting- ravaged by the effects of living in a sin-fallen world. People are broken, wounded and crushed.…
Read more“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 My activities for September were added to my iPhone, written on my calendar and even announced in a blog…
Read moreHow often have I used the word hope like it’s a lucky charm? “Oh, I hope it works out.” “I hope she gets better.” “I hope I get to go.” Hope is not a wish sent off on the wings of an angel to some ethereal plane, nor is it…
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