Earlier this week I got a jolt. I had a message on my phone from my daughter’s neurologist office saying that we had an appointment. It didn’t say when, just that we did–aren’t automated messages lovely? Now, to begin with I thought we had cancelled this appointment when we took…
Read moreThis week I had a private email that said, “you are a bloggy Barnabas.â€Â That comment really stuck with me and made me ponder things. Am I a Barnabas? Am I a Barnabas in real life? Can people who really know me say the same thing? Are you a Barnabas? …
Read moreAs I was reading through several blogs about Christmas memories (old and new ones) on Thursday afternoon, my heart got heavy. My heart always gets heavy this time of year. You see, even though we live for the past 16 years in Arizona, I miss Germany — especially at Christmas…
Read moreMay the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Romans 15:5-6 (NIV) You are wondering what I am…
Read more“No gift unrecognized as coming from God is at its own best… when in all gifts we find Him, then in Him we shall find all things.” ~ George MacDonald~ I had never thought of getting the flu as a gift. It felt more like a curse. I was driving…
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