Making time for God in your life
My writing has gone dry. I’m stuck and I don’t know where or why. I also don’t have a clue about what to do to change the situation. I know it’s not really writer’s block. I just am having trouble Continue reading I’m stuck for the first time
I was born again in 1978, just before my 27th birthday. In the church, it was a time of renewal, a time when songs that were based on Bible passages were being written by young and not so young composers Continue reading Worship in spirit and truth
You’ve heard the phrase “peace and quiet” haven’t you? Our family altered it years ago. When my younger son was 3-4 years old and he, his brother and I would leave the house, he would tell his father to “enjoy Continue reading Nice and peace
Waiting has never been my strong suit. Right now, there are a number of things I’m waiting for from God and it seems His schedule is not the one I’d hoped to see happen. I am better than I used Continue reading Waiting again
You found the words that were just spoken by your friend or family member to be offensive, even hurtful. Inside, you felt angry, sad, and maybe even so strong as to move you to physical action. I have learned when Continue reading Taming my feelings
Remember the old commercial “anticipation is keeping me waiting” with the variation of the Carly Simon lyrics? I’ve been thinking about the concept of anticipation lately. Recently a friend had an ice cream treat waiting for her in the freezer. Continue reading Anticipation
I tried to write this for Sunday and have been wrestling with God about it. I only do that when I find I don’t agree with what I’m hearing or I don’t want to expose something about myself. When I Continue reading Breaking a habit
This is the time of year I fondly remember my two pregnancies and the subsequent births of my sons, both born in June two years apart. My pregnancies were wonderful: Hormone swings disappeared and I enjoyed each one, seeing my Continue reading Babies in June
And I’m very happy about it. My older son and his entire family including a Labrador retriever and 2 cats have moved in with me temporarily. Their new-to-them home isn’t available yet so they need a place to stay without Continue reading My house has been invaded
Circumstances in my family’s life mean that great change is at the door. I have a choice about how I view what’s coming as to whether it is a threat or a blessing. My older son’s family is moving almost Continue reading Impending change – threat or blessing?